Orphans of the Carnival

Orphans of the Carnival
Author: Carol Birch
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2016-11-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0385541538

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In this stunning work of historical fiction, the Booker Prize–nominated author of Jamrach’s Menagerie reimagines the incredible true story of Julia Pastrana, a woman branded a freak at birth. Although she was pronounced by the most eminent physician of the day to be “a true hybrid wherein the nature of woman presides over that of the brute,” Julia was fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and an accomplished musician with an exquisite singing voice. Alternately vilified and celebrated, all she wanted was for people to see beyond her hairy visage—and perhaps, the chance for love. When Julia meets a charming showman who catapults her onto the global stage, she believes that she has found true happiness at last. But the question of whether her lover truly cares for her—or if his management is just a new form of exploitation—lingers heavily. A deeply moving novel, in Orphans of the Carnival Carol Birch has crafted a haunting examination of how we define ourselves and, ultimately, of what it means to be human.

The Orphan's Tale

The Orphan's Tale
Author: Pam Jenoff
Publisher: MIRA
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2017-02-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460396421

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Look for Pam Jenoff’s new novel, The Woman with the Blue Star, an unforgettable story of courage and friendship during wartime. A New York Times bestseller! “Readers who enjoyed Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale and Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants will embrace this novel. “ —Library Journal “Secrets, lies, treachery, and passion…. I read this novel in a headlong rush.” —Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train A powerful novel of friendship set in a traveling circus during World War II, The Orphan’s Tale introduces two extraordinary women and their harrowing stories of sacrifice and survival. Sixteen-year-old Noa has been cast out in disgrace after becoming pregnant by a Nazi soldier and being forced to give up her baby. She lives above a small rail station, which she cleans in order to earn her keep… When Noa discovers a boxcar containing dozens of Jewish infants bound for a concentration camp, she is reminded of the child that was taken from her. And in a moment that will change the course of her life, she snatches one of the babies and flees into the snowy night. Noa finds refuge with a German circus, but she must learn the flying trapeze act so she can blend in undetected, spurning the resentment of the lead aerialist, Astrid. At first rivals, Noa and Astrid soon forge a powerful bond. But as the facade that protects them proves increasingly tenuous, Noa and Astrid must decide whether their friendship is enough to save one another—or if the secrets that burn between them will destroy everything. Don’t miss Pam Jenoff’s new novel, Code Name Sapphire, a riveting tale of bravery and resistance during World War II. Read these other sweeping epics from New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff: The Woman with the Blue Star The Lost Girls of Paris The Ambassador’s Daughter The Diplomat’s Wife The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach The Kommandant’s Girl The Winter Guest

Official souvenir program: Orphans' Flower Carnival, for the benefit of all orphans of the city, regardless of creed or color, Fair Grounds, April 24th, 25th, and 26th, 1900

Official souvenir program: Orphans' Flower Carnival, for the benefit of all orphans of the city, regardless of creed or color, Fair Grounds, April 24th, 25th, and 26th, 1900
Author: Orphans' Flower Carnival Association
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1900
Genre: Charities
ISBN:

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The Carnivorous Carnival

The Carnivorous Carnival
Author: Lemony Snicket
Publisher: Farshore
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780008648572

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Dear Reader, there is nothing to be found in the pages of A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-seller to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on...

Buckle and Squash

Buckle and Squash
Author: Sarah Courtauld
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2015-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250052777

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Eliza must rescue her sister Lavender who got tired of waiting around for her prince.

Orphan Eleven

Orphan Eleven
Author: Gennifer Choldenko
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2021-09-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0385742568

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For readers who love the circus, and anyone who has dreamed of finding the perfect home, comes an engaging adventure from a Newbery Honor-winning storyteller. Four orphans have escaped from the Home for Friendless Children. One is Lucy, who used to talk and sing, until life at the Home silenced her. The other orphans find work and friends at the circus, but no one will hire a mute girl. Lucy must find her voice or she will be left behind when the circus goes on the rails. Meanwhile, people are searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her. This irresistible, heartfelt novel by the master storyteller of the Tales from Alcatraz series is full of marvels and surprises.

The Carnivorous Carnival

The Carnivorous Carnival
Author: Lemony Snicket
Publisher:
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2003
Genre: Carnivals
ISBN: 9780439554886

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On the run as suspected murderers, the unlucky Baudelaire orphans find themselves trapped in the Caligari Carnival, where they must masquerade as freaks in order to hide from the evil Count Olaf.

The Palace of Laughter

The Palace of Laughter
Author: Jon Berkeley
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2010-03-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062003127

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Miles Wednesday, orphaned, unwashed and living in a barrel, has never been to a circus before—but then the Circus Oscuro is no ordinary circus. There's a strange beast called The Null and an array of sinister-looking clowns, and when an unusual little girl with wings falls from a tower during the performance, Miles's life is changed forever. As Miles and Little embark on an extraordinary journey to rescue two friends who have been captured at the Palace of Laughter, they discover nothing less than the power of friendship and the gift of family.

The Case of the Crooked Carnival

The Case of the Crooked Carnival
Author: Michele Torrey
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2012-04-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 145490397X

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Science super-sleuths Drake Doyle and Nell Fossey are back—this time in a never-before-published addition to the popular series! They’ve got an exciting collection of cases, too: Are ghosts and ghouls keeping Edgar Glum awake? Have aliens invaded Mossy Swamp? What’s the crooked game everyone’s losing at the carnival? And why is the town bridge going bananas? Kids will have fun following the clues—and learning about such real scientific principles as amplification, ecosystems, magnetic fields, and more. Plus, budding Doyles and Fosseys will find actual experiments to try!

Hidden Voices

Hidden Voices
Author: Pat Lowery Collins
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2011-11-08
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0763656178

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While studying under Vivaldi, three girls in a Venice orphanage forge their own notions of love in a sensuous, engrossing novel told in three narrative voices. It is a longing and search for love that motivates three girls living in the Ospedale della Pietà, an orphanage renowned for its extraordinary musical program. But for Rosalba, Anetta, and Luisa, the love they seek is not where they expect to find it. Set in the early 1700s in the heart of Venice, this remarkable novel deftly weaves the history of Antonio Vivaldi’s early musical career into the lives of three young women who excel in voice and instrument. Under the composer’s tutelage and care, the orphans find expression, sustenance, and passion. But can the sheltered life of the orphanage prepare them for the unthinkable dangers outside its walls?