The Circus Mirandus is a place that is full of magic and is very real for children who believe in it. Like some other classic stories, Circus Mirandus is about seeing the magic in everyday life, and believing in the possible. Those who sustain belief and hold hope are the ones who experience the sights and sounds, the wonder, and the magic of this circus that has been around for centuries. Ephraim Tuttle was one of those children, and Circus Mirandus changed his life. He still believes and still tells tales of his time at Circus Mirandus when he is a much older man caring for his grandson, Micah. Grandpa Tuttle's belief is such that, as his health is failing, he sends a message to the circus' "Man Who Bends Light" to call in the "miracle" the illusionist promised to Ephraim years and years before.This book was a delightful read that tugged at my heartstrings. The love between Grandpa Ephraim and Micah is a pure and strong love that will make adult readers think wistfully about similar relationships they had with significant adults during their childhoods, and make youngsters think of those special adult relatives or friends who make their lives "magical". It is a book that will likely stay with me for a long time as I consider the magic in and around my own life. Circus Mirandus IS magic!