'Smogg is a concrete jungle devoid of plants and animals. The city’s inhabitants live a mundane life and have never even ventured outside of the city walls. However, when Calvin Callioni and his Most Splendidly Spectacular Circus of Starzborough come to visit, Smogg’s citizens soon discover that their leader has been suppressing them. They begin to question what lies beyond the city gates and start to rebel, spurred on by the larger-than-life ringmaster and his merry troupe of circus performers and animals. Will the citizens finally wake from their reverie after all these years?'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
The Most Splendidly Spectacular Circus of Starzborough
Hannah Purkiss
(illustrator),
Victoria
:
Michelle Path
,
2015
9500266
2015
single work
picture book
children's
'Be spellbound by this unique circus as it rolls into town! In the dull town of Dawdledale, nothing exciting ever occurs - yet things soon change when Calvin Callioni's Most Splendidly Spectacular Circus of Starzborough rolls into town! With bright performers, enchanting animals and a colourful ringmaster, it's not long before the people of Dawdledale are spellbound by the magic of the circus, much to the Mayor's dismay. Soon everyone is caught up in the excitement and, along the way, the good folk of Dawdledale transform from a serious, humourless bunch into a town united by laughter and adventure. Step right up and join Calvin Callioni and his unique circus on an adventure that is sure to brighten, enlighten and enchant readers of all ages!' (Publication summary)
