GREAT READS

The Palace of Laughter

Jon Berkeley; illustrated by Brandon Dorman

Orphan Miles Wednesday wakes up in his barrel one day to find the mysterious Circus Oscuro setting up and a prophetic tiger talking to him.  This first book in the Wednesday Tales series follows Miles and his new friend Little, a winged Song Angel he saves from the evil ringmaster the Great Cortado, on a journey to find a friend or two.  With creative, funny pictures and writing, this book will delight all ages as you enter the dark world of the Palace of Laughter.

Recommended by Allison Holbrook