The Night Circus

Celia is a magician in a circus. But the Night Circus is no ordinary circus and Celia is no ordinary magician. Unlike many stage conjurers who rely on tricks, Celia really can perform magic. She can turn origami birds into real ones and put broken things back together from a smashed clock to an injured hand. Ever since she was a child, she has trained for a challenge that would test everything she had ever learned about magic.  Her opponent has been training as well. The circus is their battlefield and the war rages on for years. But in the end, one must win.

The world of the Night Circus is enthralling. The tents hold wonderfully creative magical attractions that range far beyond any real or imaginary circus I have ever read about. Morgenstern describes them in beautiful language and with a complete range of sensory detail creating a world that is a pleasure to luxuriate in. The novel, much like a circus, has an ensemble cast with many unique and interesting characters. I'd give it to fans of fantasy and circuses who enjoy rich world-building.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

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7th & 8th Grade
Tags: Fantasy, Romance

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