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The Circus Train by Amita Parikh
4.0

Read this with a group led by @literaryloverlerin & it was a BOTM pick. I read it as a combo physical/audio, which was a delightful experience.
A 1930s European traveling circus is home to Lena Papadopoulos, the daughter of an illusionist aboard. Disabled at an early age, she has difficulty forming friendships until Alexandre is discovered aboard. In this historical fiction, Amita Parikh weaves the tale of the escalation of WWII & how it affects these two young people as they navigate into adulthood. It’s a story of resiliency, courage, and hope.