Audrey Under the Big Top: A Hartford Circus Fire Survival Story by Jessica Gunde

Description: Audrey Under the Big Top by Jessica Gunderson, Wendy Tan Shiau Wei Includes authors note, discussion questions, and glossary. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Twelve-year-old Audrey wants nothing more than to be a dance performer and aerialist, but that feels far from reality in 1944 Hartford, Connecticut. So when she learns the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to town, Audrey is determined to be there under the big top. Its her only chance to see the Flying Wallendas, a world-renowned highwire act, perform. Audrey convinces her mother to let her take her six-year-old twin sisters with her to the show. But disaster strikes when a fire breaks out under the big top. Can Audrey escape--and find her siblings--before the tent comes crashing down? Readers can learn the real story of the Hartford Circus Fire from the nonfiction backmatter, including a glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and more, in this Girls Survive story. Author Biography Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelors degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than one hundred books for young readers. Her book President Lincolns Killer and the America He Left Behind won a 2018 Eureka! Nonfiction Childrens Book Silver Award. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Wendy Tan is a Chinese-Malaysian illustrator based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Over the past few years, she has contributed to numerous animation productions and advertisements. Now Wendys passion for storytelling has led her down a new path: childrens book illustration. When shes not drawing, Wendy likes to spend time playing with her mixed-breed rescue dog, Lucky. Review An aspiring young aerialist finds herself in the midst of a terrible tragedy in this story based on the real-life 1944 Hartford Circus Fire. Audrey is only 12 years old, but she knows exactly what she wants to do when she grows up--she wants to fly...in the circus, that is. Thats why she cant wait to see the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus when it comes to town, especially the Flying Wallendas, a family aerial act. With her two younger sisters in tow, she excitedly heads to the big top, but shortly after the show begins, a small fire ignites. The ringmaster implores everyone to stay calm, but with the tent coated in gasoline and paraffin wax for waterproofing, the flames spread quickly. Audrey must escape somehow, but not before finding her missing sisters. From the series title, it can be inferred that Audrey survives, but tense moments will leave readers wondering about the fates of her family and friends (semispoiler: Not everyone makes it out). Set against the backdrop of the Second World War (Audreys dad is an Army medic overseas), Audreys resilience shines as her fathers adage carries her through: "Be brave." Gundersons text is brisk and emotionally engaging, with airtight plot development. The three sisters are White; some secondary characters are racially diverse judging by the illustrations. Another gripping addition to an early chapter book series that will inspire appreciation of heroines and history. (authors note, discussion questions, glossary) (Historical fiction. 7-10)-- "Kirkus Reviews" Review Quote An aspiring young aerialist finds herself in the midst of a terrible tragedy in this story based on the real-life 1944 Hartford Circus Fire.Audrey is only 12 years old, but she knows exactly what she wants to do when she grows up--she wants to fly...in the circus, that is. Thats why she cant wait to see the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus when it comes to town, especially the Flying Wallendas, a family aerial act. With her two younger sisters in tow, she excitedly heads to the big top, but shortly after the show begins, a small fire ignites. The ringmaster implores everyone to stay calm, but with the tent coated in gasoline and paraffin wax for waterproofing, the flames spread quickly. Audrey must escape somehow, but not before finding her missing sisters. From the series title, it can be inferred that Audrey survives, but tense moments will leave readers wondering about the fates of her family and friends (semispoiler: Not everyone makes it out). Set against the backdrop of the Second World War (Audreys dad is an Army medic overseas), Audreys resilience shines as her fathers adage carries her through: "Be brave." Gundersons text is brisk and emotionally engaging, with airtight plot development. The three sisters are White; some secondary characters are racially diverse judging by the illustrations.Another gripping addition to an early chapter book series that will inspire appreciation of heroines and history. (authors note, discussion questions, glossary) (Historical fiction. 7-10) Feature History made personal by experiencing it through a fictional character; Details ISBN1663990557 Author Wendy Tan Shiau Wei Short Title Audrey under the Big Top Pages 112 Series Girls Survive Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Wendy Tan Shiau Wei ISBN-10 1663990557 ISBN-13 9781663990556 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-01-01 Imprint Stone Arch Books Subtitle A Hartford Circus Fire Survival Story Publisher Stone Arch Books Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-01-01 NZ Release Date 2022-01-01 US Release Date 2022-01-01 UK Release Date 2022-01-01 DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children / Juvenile Audience Age 8-12 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158647954;

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