September 2016 Debut of the Month How big a star you are has very little to do with your actual size, but a lot to do with how the world and your friends perceive you, says this circus caper. Samson is a big star in Fleabag’s Circus and no wonder, he can lift a match, a pea and even the lovely Amelie. But he heads off in search of the bigger time and though he does indeed get to perform in front of a huge audience, he realises the acclaim isn’t worth anything without his friends there to see him. Nathan Reed’s illustrations make the flea circus a bright and glamorous place and his fleas are truly believable heroes. A funny story with lots to enjoy and talk about. ~ Andrea Reece
Roll-up! Roll-up! Meet Samson, star of Fleabag’s Circus and the smallest strongman in the world. This strong-flea can lift a match, he can lift a pea, he can lift lovely flea Amelie. But it’s not enough - Samson wants to be the biggest star anywhere, so he sets off into the big, wide world. Discover what happens to the world’s smallest strongman in this hilarious tale.
Sly humor abounds, much of it in the brightly colored, retro-styled illustrations Kirkus
Nathan Reed's illustrations make the flea circus a bright and glamorous place and his fleas are truly believable heroes. -- Andrea Reece Lovereading4Kids
A wonderful and heartwarming little tale, the story of Samson and Amelie is sure to delight little ones who will love the gentle rhymes and truly awesome artwork. ReadItDaddy
Thought provoking and funny... I loved the offbeat nature of the whole thing: its unlikely characters are portrayed with finesse by Nathan Reed, who provides visual delight at every turn of the page Red Reading Hub
A book that bursts with colour, enthusiasm and humour MinervaReads
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About Angela Mcallister
ANGELA MCALLISTER is the author of over 70 books for children and teens. Her books have won several awards, including the Red House Book Award for Yuck! That's Not a Monster! and the Stockport and Portsmouth Awards for My Mum has X-Ray Vision. Her picture book, Leon and the Place Between has been adapted for the stage and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. She has collaborated with many illustrators, including Grahame Baker-Smith, Alex T. Smith, Margaret Chamberlain, Ross Collins and Peter Bailey.
