Learning the Ropes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781459804524)

Mandy dreams of a career in the circus, working as an aerialist who specializes in rope climbing.

When Mandy is accepted into the prestigious Montreal Circus College summer program, she feels that she is finally on her way to fulfilling her dreams. At circus camp she is befriended--and challenged--by young circus performers from around the world. Circus camp turns out to be a magical combination of work and play, but when a veteran aerialist is killed in a fall, Mandy must confront the reality of circus life.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don't like to read!

Author: Monique Polak
ISBN-10: 145980452X
ISBN-13: 9781459804524
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2015
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.00w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 185136 / Learning the Ropes


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2015
School Library Journal 03/01/2015 pg. 149
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2015 - Recommended - Readable
Booklist 05/01/2015 pg. 91