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This book was pretty heartbreaking.
The animal abuse.
The human abuse.
It was hard to read at times. But I did enjoy the ending.

This had been on my TBR since seeing the movie in theatres.

01.15.2025

Truly and honestly picked for the gorgeous cover and topic of the circus, “TFCOMS” was overall not bad. Hough develops a strong voice in Stark, but the novel largely turns into episodes of her marriages with men we barely get to know, and an extremely limited cast of interesting side characters. The fact that Hough ends this book with a BJ is crazy work. Worth the read if you like reading circus fiction. No “Water for Elephants” for sure!

Uncover the magic of the circus and a captivating romance in 'Water for Elephants' - a must-read from Virginia's Manuscript Monday on Book Interrupted‘s blog.

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“The best way to treat obstacles is to use them as stepping-stones. Laugh at them, tread on them, and let them lead you to something better.”

"I promise I won't bite, but I might nibble a bit!"

Wolf Won't Bite! can be used in the classroom to discuss themes of friendship and bravery while engaging students with its humor. The story also serves as a great read-aloud option to spark discussions about character perspectives and fairy tale conventions.

Wolf Won't Bite! by Emily Gravett is a humorous tale that turns fairy tale expectations on their head. When a little rabbit visits a wolf who promises not to bite, the story unfolds with suspense and comedy. The bright illustrations and witty dialogue keep young readers engaged. Overall, it‘s a fun twist on the traditional wolf character, highlighting themes of bravery and friendship.

I‘m particularly nostalgic for circuses and carnivals and experiencing them as an adult still strikes me with wonder. So I‘m an easily-to-please target for this book…but I swear it‘s both informative and entertaining. It‘s especially fun once we meet the characters of Barnum and Bailey. It‘s interesting to learn about the mergers and how the circus changed over time. My favorite moments were the side stories about the performers and their acts.