Mr. Cannelloni's Circus
Mr. Cannelloni’s circus has been operating for generations—ever since his great-grandfather started it one hundred years ago. But with ticket sales dropping and the circus equipment falling into disrepair, the future of Cannelloni’s Circus looks bleak, especially when a strict special inspector arrives to look things over. Luckily Mr. Cannelloni’s wife, Rosita—once a daring tightrope walker—has some new bold stunts in mind. With the help of a snake woman, a strongman, daredevil horsemen, and other circus performers, Rosita launches “Operation Hannibal.” Will her risky rescue plan be enough to save Mr. Cannelloni’s Circus?
Mr. Cannelloni’s circus has been operating for generations—ever since his great-grandfather started it one hundred years ago. But with ticket sales dropping and the circus equipment falling into disrepair, the future of Cannelloni’s Circus looks bleak, especially when a strict special inspector arrives to look things over.
Luckily Mr. Cannelloni’s wife, Rosita—once a daring tightrope walker—has some new bold stunts in mind. With the help of a snake woman, a strongman, daredevil horsemen, and other circus performers, Rosita launches “Operation Hannibal.” Will her risky rescue plan be enough to save Mr. Cannelloni’s Circus?
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As night fell, cars flowed toward Boris’s villa. Torches<br />
lit the way to the circus tent in the garden, which was<br />
soon packed with people.<br />
Some of the spectators sat outside on blankets laid out for<br />
them, enjoying the performance from a giant screen set up<br />
on the wall of Boris’s villa. Andrei sold snacks from his camp<br />
kitchen, and the cook dispensed cold juice from a metal<br />
container. The monkey hopped around, giving out napkins<br />
and collecting empty dishes.<br />
Backstage, the performers anxiously waited for Budo’s<br />
opening fanfare. <strong>Mr</strong>. Cannelloni straightened the tails of his<br />
coat and checked his moustache in the mirror. Before stepping<br />
into the arena, he turned to look behind him.<br />
His loyal friends were once again ready for the challenge.<br />
The dark hair of the Pommer Boys glistened;<br />
The Flying Cosmonauts sparkled<br />
in their silver costumes; and Rosita’s<br />
poodles sat obediently, eyes fixed on<br />
their mistress.<br />
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