Clarissa the clown



	Another moving story from Andrew Segal about the dreams and wishes of a young circus performer, Clarissa, as she follows her star till her ambition is realised. Visually stunning, Clarissa the clown is part of the Village Folk series - an enchanting mix of humour, adventure and enlightenment.

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Appearing for the first time ever in a book, meet Mic and Mocha the tumbling mice twins.

Marvel at the trapeze work of the Gabbini Brothers and laugh at the colourful clowns, but always keep your faith in the dreams of tomorrow so you too can share in Clarissa's joy.

COMPETITION:-

Win a chance For Your Kids to run away to the circus with Clarissa the Clown.
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Listen to an extract from the audio book read by Martin Jarvis

Clarissa's quiz

Do you remember?

What colour were Clarissa's eyebrows?
What colour was Clarissa's costume?
What colour was the teardrop on Clarissa's cheek?
What shape was the teardrop on Clarissa's cheek?
What did Clarissa want to do in the circus?
What was the reason she felt she wouldn't be able to do it?
Who sprang Clarissa a surprise?
What was wrong with the Trapezier who was ill?
Who was it who first spotted Clarissa the Clown on the flying trapeze?

Words in the story and their meanings.

What does 'loath' mean?
What does 'aloft' mean?
What does a ringmaster do?

Email info@villagefolkbooks.com with the answers and we will check your answers and if you have scored more than seven out of ten you can choose a prize from the Clarissa Shop.

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Another moving story from Andrew Segal about the dreams and wishes of a young circus performer, Clarissa, as she follows her star till her ambition is realised.

COMPETITION:-

Clarissa's quiz