Literary FictionMiddle Grade
Three former friends reunite at their struggling town’s annual carnival to heal and reconnect after a tragedy.
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Three former friends reunite at their struggling town’s annual carnival to heal and reconnect after a tragedy.
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In the tradition of Wishtree and You May Already Be a Winner , this hopeful middle grade novel tells the story of three former friends who must come together at their annual town carnival to heal and reconnect after a tragedy. The small town of Clarkville has seen better days. Ever since the Cohen factory burned down a few years ago, jobs are scarce and unemployment is high. But each year for one night the Carnival of Wishes and Dreams comes to town and everyone gets to indulge in a little wonde...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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A touch of mild young middle-grade romance and attraction
Violence & gore
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Past factory fire and firefighter death referenced; no graphic violence
Profanity
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No profanity depicted
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic; magical tone is metaphorical wonder only
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present
Political content
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Class tension and economic hardship after a factory fire
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Bullying over class resentment; grief after a parent’s death
Other
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