If you believe in magic [and, thanks to Grandpa Ephraim, Micah Tuttle does], perhaps you will find yourself entering Circus Mirandus [as Micah’s grandfather once did]. When Ephraim was Micah’s age, he found Circus Mirandus and the Lightbender made him a promise.

Circus Mirandus may seek children who believe in magic, but Micah has a special reason for his mission to find the magical circus. Grandpa Ephraim is dying and Micah needs the Man Who Bends Light to honor his promise.

He’s going to ask the Lightbender to give his grandfather a miracle.

Written for middle grade readers, Micah is a typical middle grade student. Turmoil and angst fills Micah’s life. There’s schoolwork, the surprise [and difficulty] of making a new friend, the strain of having an unsympathetic aunt living in his home to care for his grandfather, and the very real possibility that his beloved grandfather may die.

The characters are believable, the enchanting plot has several unexpected twists, and the story draws the reader into the telling of the tale. It’s entertaining and, at the same time, heart-rending and miraculous. It’s also filled with magic and hope and love. For readers of all ages, it’s a gorgeous, not-to-be-missed story.

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this eBook from Penguin Young Readers/Puffin Books and NetGalley
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