Cover of When the Circus Came to Town
Circus & Carnival

When the Circus Came to Town

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  • 1996 first published
  • 138 pages
  • 5 editions
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When the Circus Came to Town is a 1996 circus fiction novella by Polly Horvath. Readers will find themes of circus, friendship, family life and prejudices.

It has been published in 5 editions.

At about 138 pages, most readers finish it in 2–3 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Circus
  • Friendship
  • Family life
  • Prejudices
  • Children's fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote When the Circus Came to Town?

When the Circus Came to Town was written by Polly Horvath and first published in 1996.

What genre is When the Circus Came to Town?

It is usually shelved as Circus & Carnival.

How long is When the Circus Came to Town?

The median edition has 138 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to When the Circus Came to Town?

Readers who like it often enjoy The One and Only Ivan, The Kite Rider and Five Have a Wonderful Time.

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