The Ringmaster's Apprentice

Berkshire, 1949. Every village, and every family, bears the scars of war. When a travelling circus rolls into Sonning‑on‑Thames, orphaned Arthur finds a new world waiting – a world of sawdust and spotlight, lions and elephants, and a ringmaster who sees something in him that nobody else ever has.

But one man's grudge runs deeper than anyone knows, and when the circus comes under attack, it's not just the Big Top that is at risk.

To save it all – the show, the people, and the animals he has come to love – Arthur must decide what kind of man he wants to become: one shaped by bitterness, or one who chooses to build something better.

An adventure for readers aged 9+ – with original chapter illustrations throughout.

Perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Phil Earle – and for anyone who grew up on the classic adventures of Enid Blyton.