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46 pages 1 hour read

Cassie Beasley

Circus Mirandus

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2015

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Chapters 31-36Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapter 31 Summary: “The Side Effect”

Micah wakes up on the back of Big Jean, an elephant, with the Lightbender. The Lightbender is coming with Micah to his home to see Ephraim. The Lightbender explains that he doesn’t leave the circus much because his power keeps it hidden from the outside world. He also tells Micah that Mr. Head is angry that he granted Ephraim a miracle. Micah learns that the Lightbender has a long life because of Mr. Head, who inadvertently gives unusually long life and health to all those in his circus.

Chapter 32 Summary: “Letting Go”

Micah remains with Big Jean while the Lightbender goes to see Ephraim. Big Jean picks up the hose, and Micah gives her a bath.

The Lightbender calls Micah in. Ephraim happily reflects that he has two of the most wonderful people in the world with him. They kneel next to Ephraim and hold his hands until he stops breathing.

Chapter 33 Summary: “Elephant Speed”

The Lightbender mysteriously says that the answer to Ephraim’s miracle request is now a “maybe,” not a “no.”

They ride Big Jean back to the circus, which is surrounded by amazed adults and camera crews. The Lightbender disguises Big Jean as a firetruck and himself as a firefighter and asks Jenny’s family to take care of Micah for a few nights.

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