High Wire
by Melanie Jackson
High-wire walker Zack has to solve a mysterious theft at the youth circus.Review"Jackson uses her considerable experience and storytelling skills to create an adventure set in what is often considered a magical world. With deft precision, she intertwines the magic of circus with the reality of what it takes to be a part of it. Then she weaves in intrigue. Her characters live real lives and have real dreams. And the uncertainties that beleaguer the young circus troupe are real...A fast-paced adventure that will appeal to any young reader who has dreamed of "joining a circus", and to those who like mystery. Highly Recommended." (CM Magazine 2012-09-21) "An engaging read...Zack is a sympathetic character who makes a surprising, endearing choice at the novel's close." (Resource Links 2012-10-01)