Georgie and his friend Harley go to the circus and marvel at the elephants and clowns, as well as the best act of all--the amazing Roxie, a trained horse that can do all sorts of tricks. But George soon discovers that Roxie is in trouble in this heartwarming tale set in 1920s' Pennsylvania. Full color.
2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in Children's Picture Book (Illustrative 6 Years of Age and Up) 2019 American Fiction Awards, Children's Fiction: Winner 2019 American Fiction Awards, Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction: Finalist "The circus is bursting with amazing sights and sounds, from clowns and elephants to a lady with a beard, in The Circus Thief, a delightfully nostalgic tale of compassion, kindness, and generosity." --Foreword Clarion Reviews The circus is in town, and Georgie has his heart set on going. When Papa agrees to take him and his friend Harley, the boys marvel at the amazing elephants and clowns. But the best act of all is the amazing Roxie, a trained horse who can do all sorts of tricks. When Georgie is invited to ride on her back, he discovers it's her last show--Roxie is going to be sent to the work farm! When Roxie bolts with Georgie on her back, Papa must come to his rescue. The Circus Thief is a heartwarming tale of boyhood set in 1920s Pennsylvania for children ages 4-8.