A novel of star-crossed lovers, set in the circus world circa 1932. When Jacob Jankowski, recently orphaned and suddenly adrift, jumps onto a passing train, he enters a world of freaks, grifters, and misfits, a second-rate circus struggling to survive during the Great Depression, making one-night stands in town after endless town. A veterinary student who almost earned his degree, Jacob is put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It is there...

Grumps is content to do his one trick in the center ring at the circus, until a new dog shows up and steals the show--temporarily.

Ralph, a very, very, nasty cat, finally sees the error of his ways--or does he?

Three little circus pigs capture a wild wolf and make him do outrageous tricks, safe in the belief that he would never bite them.

After moving to a house in the country, Timothy wonders how he will make any friends, but his problem is solved when he finds an imaginative way to rescue a stranded circus train.

After being tricked into joining the circus, an arrogant lion escapes and returns to the jungle where he lives peacefully with the animals he used to terrorize.

Longing for adventure, intrepid Louise leaves her comfortable nest and goes to sea.

A magic kitten helps Sadie and her best friend Jenny overcome their differences and find a way to enjoy performing in the circus together.

A wildly enthusiastic father surprises his family when he runs off to join the circus.

"Creepella is about to interview the famouse Hector Spector, who has come to Mysterious Valley with his Galloping Ghost Circus. But before she can, she has a mystery on her paws - someone is playing tricks and making messes all over Cacklefur Castle! Can she put a stop to these ghastly gags?" -- Back cover.