Mary Fan

Magic Under the Big Top: A Circus Anthology -- Mary Fan, Paperback

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"Circus enthusiasts will recognize this collection as a love letter to the source of its inspiration and appreciate the authors' showcasing of the love and dedication of circus performers and the allure of the big top." - Kirkus


Welcome to the greatest show on earth... and beyond!


Run away to the dazzling world of circuses, where the line between reality and magic blurs, with this spellbinding collection of short stories.


Discover a princess who moonlights as a trapeze artist, defying both gravity and royal expectations. Journey with a trick rider at a magic steampunk circus, where gears and sorcery intertwine. Feel the thunderous applause as a pro wrestler fights to make his mark at a traveling show, and experience the tender heart of a strongman who falls for a small-town girl.


An artist who finds himself in a madcap house brimming with eccentric circus performers, where creativity knows no bounds. A teen who attends a prestigious camp under a false identity, only to find herself in hot water when she starts crushing on her aerial partner. A runaway who stumbles upon a fae circus, and an interstellar thief who ventures into an enigmatic show inside a black hole.


From contemporary fiction to historical tales to sci-fi and fantasy, discover mystery, adventure, danger, romance, and more under the big top. So step right up, and prepare to be amazed!


Stories by Amy Bearce, Paige Daniels, Dorothy Dreyer, Mary Fan, Janina Franck, Leigh Hellman, Jamie Krakover, Karissa Laurel, Adriano Moraes, Milan Obradovic, Selenia Paz, and Lisa Toohey.


Featuring illustrations by Sean Eddingfield, Ben Falco, Martina Localzo, Adriano Moraes, and Marcella W.


With a foreword by Hovey Burgess.



Author: Mary Fan
Publisher: Snowy Wings Publishing
Published: 09/17/2024
Pages: 396
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9781958051801
Age Range: 13-18

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2024

Product Tags:

High School, Mary Fan, Paperback, Performing Arts, Short Stories/ Collections & Anthologies, Snowy Wings Publishing, Young Adult, Young Adult Fiction

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