I bet a little bit of that did sneak in there.Ĭircus Mirandus is like that. When I write, my ideas are coming from so many different memories and experiences, and on top of that, sometimes I don’t even realize that a particular story or place might have been lurking in the back of my mind and influencing me until a reader mentions it, and I think, Oh! Of course! I’ve always loved that.

While it honors the old epics, Beasley’s glorious debut is fresh, unique, and completely original.”Ĭassie Beasley: Inspiration can be a hard thing to pin down. His selfless quest to save his grandfather is the stuff of classic hero tales. “Micah is a wonderfully appealing young hero - vulnerable and almost desperate, yet he shows bravery, resilience, and a decency that never flags. In Circus Mirandus, the magic isn’t an illusion, but rather very real - and astounding!” said Christopher Rose of Andover Bookstore in Andover, Massachusetts. “Who doesn’t love the circus? Thrilling performances, exotic animals, and the constant promise of surprise make circuses seem magical. When Ephraim falls ill, Micah embarks on a quest to find that circus - and the miracle that may save his grandfather’s life. Ephraim has told Micah many tales about the Circus Mirandus, which he visited as a young boy and where, one night, a magician promised him a miracle. When she’s not writing, Beasley helps out on her family’s pecan farm.Ĭircus Mirandus centers on 10-year-old Micah Tuttle, who is being raised by his grandfather, Ephraim. And virtual Q&A sessions with classes who’ve read one of my books are still free.Cassie Beasley is the author of Circus Mirandus (Dial Books for Young Readers), a Summer/Fall 2015 Indies Introduce title for middle grade readers and the top Summer 2015 Kids’ Indie Next List pick.īeasley, who lives in rural Georgia, earned her MFA in writing for children and young adults at the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

You know the drill! (Does it actually prevent spammers from finding you if you write it all out that way? I’m doubtful…)īy the way, if you’re requesting school visits, I’m not doing any in-person visits in 2021! But I’m always available for virtual events and Zooms. Only, type it up to look like a real email address. You can always send a letter directly to me at write to cassie outlook dot com Please do send it again, and I’ll be happy to respond! If you don’t trust the contact forms now, I don’t blame you a bit. I thought my inbox had just gotten a little emptier because COVID was reducing the requests from schools.Īnyway, I’m still here, and I apologize if I’ve missed your message. One of my contact forms on the site hasn’t been forwarding messages, and I didn’t realize it because the other form was still working.

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