About the Author:
Jacqueline Resnick (www.JacquelineWrites.com) received her MFA from the New School in 2009. She grew up in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and dog. The Misfit Menagerie series is her first for children.
Review:
“I forgot about the real world when I got caught up in the charming world of the Most Magnificent Circus.” —Dan Gutman, New York Times bestselling author of The Genius Files
“A wild and wonderful circus ride. . . . I took to The Daring Escape of the Misfit Menagerie like a bear to honey. Young readers will eat it up!” —Tor Seidler, author of The Wainscott Weasel, an ALA Notable Book; Mean Margaret, a finalist for the National Book Award; and more
“With a cruel guardian worthy of Rowling, Snicket, or Dahl, and animal friends as endearing as E.B. White’s, Resnick’s debut melted my heart.” —Suzanne LaFleur, author of Eight Keys and Love, Aubrey
“Resnick’s warmhearted debut . . . sets a lively pace and draws tender characterizations.” —Publishers Weekly
"Appeal[s] to readers who enjoy their protagonists on the furry side." --School Library Journal
"The distinctive and engaging animal characters will draw readers in and have them rooting for a succesful escape from the awful circus." --Booklist
“A good old-fashioned story.” —Kirkus Reviews
"A heartwarming, old-fashioned tale full of charm and daring friendships." --Library Media Connection
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