The Twilight Circus

Gr 5–8—Still on the run from the harrowing events that took place in Wolven (Scholastic, 2010), Nat, 12, and Woody decide to lay low under the protection of The Twilight Circus. Run by Nat's grandfather, it provides the perfect cover while its "uniquely talented" members make the boys feel at home. Their ultimate destination is the remote region of Salinas, France. It is here they hope to discover information about Nat's missing Dad and reunite with any remaining members of Woody's wolven clan. What greets them in Salinas is more than they bargained for. An ancient evil has been reawakened and is wreaking havoc on the town. It seems that Lucius Cane may not be dead after all. On top of that, Nat has been experiencing werewolf-type symptoms directly related to the recent blood transfusion he received from Woody. The Twilight Circus continues the suspense and action that began in Wolven but weaves a plot that is more intense, intriguing, and satisfying, and the characters have more depth to them.—Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY