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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The Truth Comes Out<br />
Madame Rosita strode toward the river, where she had<br />
seen her husband go with strongman Budo to fish.<br />
Her steps were determined, much like those with which she<br />
had rehearsed her tightrope performances long ago.<br />
Chef Andrei shouted after her—something about breakfast<br />
waffles that would get cold—but Rosita had something else<br />
on her mind. She paced down the narrow path that wound<br />
its way along the river. Thick beds of nettle lined the path,<br />
but that didn’t bother Rosita. Nor did the muddy soil slow<br />
her brisk pace. With her pretty pumps in her one hand and<br />
handbag in the other, she marched toward the pier.<br />
Bewildered by the sight of his approaching wife, <strong>Mr</strong>. Cannelloni<br />
blinked in the sun. Budo reeled in his line and mumbled<br />
something about tasks that awaited him back at the camp,<br />
so he could leave the couple alone. A minute later, when<br />
he turned to look back at them, Budo saw <strong>Mr</strong>s. Cannelloni<br />
waving her hands as she spoke to her husband. She was<br />
clearly agitated by something.<br />
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