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A Circus Wish

Sue Bentley (2006)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesMagic Kitten #6
Setting
CSM age6
Goodreads4.27
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Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Jealousy

Positive tags

FriendshipHeartwarmingSelf-DiscoveryAnimal Companion

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Animal CompanionComing of AgeMagic AnimalFriendshipMentor Figure

Themes

FriendshipJealousySelf-WorthTalent and Hard WorkKindness

Synopsis

Sadie is so excited to be attending the local circus youth group, especially since she seems to have a real talent for all the acrobatics! Sadie's best friend Jenny, isn't quite as good as Sadie and becomes jealous and cold towards her. Sadie really doesn't know what to do until she finds a lonely coal black kitten.

Is A Circus Wish appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 6 and up.

This gentle chapter book features a young girl navigating friendship challenges with the help of a magical kitten. Perfect for early readers with no concerning content.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include jealousy.

Who'll love this

Young readers will love following Sadie as she makes circus friends and finds a special magical kitten who helps her.

Tags

Animal FantasyContemporary FantasyChapter Book