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crypidcoffeegal's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Good story! But it didn’t really grab me, so it took me a few months to finish. I liked it though and immediately passed the book along to a friend to read.
megtruax's review against another edition
5.0
Every bit as good as I’d hoped it would be. I really hope we get to read more about Circus Mirandus in the future!!
maggiecarr's review against another edition
3.0
I was instantly transported back to Circus Mirandus in this sequel. The world/circus? building is complete from the first book so the storyline could seamlessly continue in the Bootlace Magician. I love that despite the differences in time and place Micah can keep up with his best friend, Jenny Mendoza. The grief process is still very raw after losing Grandpa Ephraim but as Circus Mirandus becomes Micah's new family, it's easy to watch the healing that comes from them learning to be together and improve Micah's knot talents that become so much more.
giraffesforabillion's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful, truly magical children’s book. Micah was a well-developed character who grew immensely throughout the book. Can’t wait to meet the author this weekend :) Thank you to my friend Kelly for the recommendation!
mudder17's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this follow-up to Circus Mirandus as Micah settles into circus life and tries to learn more about how his magic of tying knots can be of any use to anyone. You learn more about his friends in the circus and are introduced to new characters (including the Strongwomen, who are awesome). While I could have been happy with the first book as a standalone, I loved this follow-up as it addressed many things left open-ended in the first, including more about his grandmother. I really love the magic system in this story, where magic is explained as when you have more of you than you can hold in and it comes out as something you put into the world, whether good or bad, something you can choose. I loved how Micah was able to make friends with Fish and Terp, and how his best friend did what she could to help him figure out his magic. We see more about how the members of Circus Mirandus have chosen to use their magic to put light into the world, as opposed to what his grandmother chose to do. Without revealing any spoilers, I loved how it ended and where the Idea ended up (where I was hoping!). This was a fabulous duology and while a third book could be added (and I would love it if it were) to see what happens with the Idea, I loved this satisfying ending.
auntiemq's review against another edition
4.0
What a delightful, magical story. So many good takeaways for young readers about the meaning of family and what really constitutes magic. I love the main characters and I love the set up for the next book. I haven’t read Circus Mirandus, which may be why this was only three stars for me, but I enjoyed it and certainly recommend it.
ewhaverkamp's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. Another exciting Circus Mirandus book! I loved the first book. I was nervous about a follow up and I shouldn't have been. This book is very good! I think the author did a great job continuing the story of Micah and his magic. My only issue with the book was the audience.... I think only 4-6 graders would read this book. It would be a great series to start building reading stamina.
FYI: I met the author at AASL in Louisville and she was delightful! She was giving away and signing copies of this book. I was able to get a copy signed from her for our school library.
FYI: I met the author at AASL in Louisville and she was delightful! She was giving away and signing copies of this book. I was able to get a copy signed from her for our school library.
whatmrsharperisreading's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0