A good middle-grade debut novel of wonder and loyalty, tinged with grief. Young Micah grew up with his Grandpa Ephraim and enjoyed an idyllic childhood with buddy adventures and Grandpa's stories about a magical circus called Circus Mirandus. As Grandpa begins dying, he tells Micah the stories about Circus Mirandus are true, and sends a message to an enigmatic man called the Lightbender, who promised him a miracle when he visited Circus Mirandus. Micah is sure that the Lightbender can save his grandfather, but when Circus Mirandus comes to town, Micah learns that it is every bit as magical as Grandpa described, and that the Lightbender may not be able or willing to perform the promised miracle. The book explores themes of love, friendship, loyalty, and belief.
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