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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Maximillian was terrified of heights. He tried to yell to<br />
Victor and Hugo, but his voice was lost among the<br />
hysterical shrieks and laughter of the crowd.<br />
As Maximillian squirmed, the throne started to sway. The<br />
pole supporting it was like a giant pendulum, swinging the<br />
chair back and forth above the stage. Maximillian clutched<br />
the throne’s armrests, but as the throne gained momentum,<br />
he couldn’t hold on any longer.<br />
Suddenly he flew from the seat. “Agghh!” he screamed,<br />
bracing himself for the fall.<br />
But to Maximillian’s surprise, something stopped him from<br />
plunging down onto the stage—a safety belt attached around<br />
his waist!<br />
Maximillian soared above the arena and the audience. Relax!<br />
He tried to calm himself down. You’re not going to fall.<br />
To his own amazement, the temporary clown actually<br />
began to enjoy his surprising new role. He stretched out a<br />
foot, and then ran in the air with his long clown shoes. The<br />
audience laughed hysterically at the sight. Next Maximillian<br />
pretended he was swimming, waving to the laughing spectators<br />
below as his arms circled through the “water.”<br />
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