The Circus at the End of the Sea by Lori R. Snyder

One day, that tug leads her to a magical street circus, hidden in plain sight among the canals and boardwalks of Venice Beach.įor the first time in Maddy’s life, she finally feels like she belongs.

All her life, her heart has pulled her towards things too perfect to be ordinary.

Snyder uses her blog to share real stories of everything from Circus Arts to Outstanding Octopuses. Download this paper craft to remind your readers to both listen to and heal their hearts.Ĭircus at the End of the Sea: Heart Mending Kit (PDF) Heartmice, masters of stitchery, mend every human heart. Maddy discovers that she is not alone in the work to mend her heart. Maddy comes to Il Circo delle Strade with a heart torn by disease and circumstance. These Kuma tattoos are printable on your laser printer with special paper.Ĭircus at the End of the Sea: Tattoo (PDF) the Circus at the End of the Sea), they are given a tattoo of the circus’ most extraordinary member-Kuma, the winged lion. When humans and other creatures with extraordinary talents join Il Circo delle Strade (a.k.a. Snyder discuss the novel with Los Angeles Public Library:Ĭreated by veteran classroom teacher Judie Snyder, here are 5 pages of ideas to turn a read aloud of The Circus at the End of the Sea into a 1-Ring Circus of reader engagement.Ĭircus at the End of the Sea: 1-Ring Circus Educators Guide (PDF)Īgain created by educator Judie Snyder, here are 30 pages of chapter-by-chapter discussion questions and teachable moments for The Circus at the End of the Sea.Ĭircus at the End of the Sea: 2-Ring Circus Educators Guide (PDF) Snyder read aloud (complete with heart-pounding sound effects):

Snyder’s debut novel is a “boundlessly imaginative” ( PW) novel of self-discovery and delight for classroom read alouds, book clubs, and to entice lonely readers who need to believe that there is, indeed, a circus at the end of the sea. Should you follow it down the street to the sea? Why not? Lori R. There appears to be traces of magic here. CIRCUS AT THE END OF THE SEA: EDUCATOR’S GUIDE & ACTIVITIESīest Users: Book Clubs, Educators, Public Librarians, School Librarians, After School Programs, Home Learningīest Audience: Children Grades 03-06 ABOUT THE ENGAGEMENT TOOLS

The Circus at the End of the Sea by Lori R. Snyder