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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Andrei arrived with a coffee tray, and the visitor was<br />
asked if he’d like to sit down under the sunshade.<br />
Knapp, however, rejected this friendly gesture—as an official<br />
he couldn’t possibly accept it or the objectivity of his inspection<br />
would be compromised! Special Inspector Knapp could<br />
not be corrupted!<br />
Rosita watched as the inspector and <strong>Mr</strong>. Cannelloni began<br />
circling around the circus area. Every now and then, Knapp<br />
noted something on his forms. He knocked on the walls of<br />
the wagons with his bony knuckles and tugged on all the<br />
ropes. <strong>Mr</strong>. Cannelloni filled the visitor in on the operations<br />
of the circus while Budo walked silently behind the two men.<br />
Next, the inspector wanted to see the main tent of the circus.<br />
Rosita held her breath, hoping that the photo of Cleopatra<br />
would stay intact over the hole, and that the inspector<br />
wouldn’t notice the fragile condition of the tent fabric.<br />
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