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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Operation Hannibal Begins<br />
It turned out to be one restless night. Even the animals<br />
stayed up late. The horses were neighing in their paddock,<br />
and Elvira honked her trunk every now and then. Luxor<br />
climbed up and down the roofs of the wagons while Nano<br />
the monkey hung from the ropes of the tent and made<br />
excited squeaky noises. It was late, but there were still lights<br />
in the windows of the wagons. Finally, the camp quieted<br />
down. The light in Rosita’s window was the last to go out.<br />
In the morning, Andrei’s tables filled up early. The circus<br />
crowd had gathered there to hear how the rescue plan<br />
would be put in motion. <strong>Mr</strong>. Cannelloni sat with Budo at a<br />
small table, looking awkward and distressed. Everyone kept<br />
glancing at the owner as they waited for him to tell about<br />
the plan.<br />
But what plan? agonized <strong>Mr</strong>. Cannelloni silently. He had no<br />
plan whatsoever. And what on earth was keeping Rosita?<br />
Was she going to sleep until noon in her soft bed again, even<br />
though the entire circus was in chaos? Cannelloni feared he<br />
would faint.<br />
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