Books with title The Circus in the Attic: And Other Stories

A mind-opening collection of short science fiction from one of the genre’s most revered Grand Masters. Legendary author Robert A. Heinlein proclaimed, “To read science fiction is to read Simak. A reader who does not like Simak stories does not like science fiction at all.” The remarkably talented Clifford D. Simak was able to ground his vast imagination in reality, and then introduce readers to fantastical worlds and concepts they could instantly and completely dig into, comprehend, and enjoy. In the title story, a man’s newfound ability to walk in the past allows him to dwell among dinosaurs, saber-toothed tigers . . . and something even more timeless. In “Construction Shack,” the first manned expedition to Pluto reveals that no matter how advanced aliens may be, even they don’t always get everything right. And in “Univac 2200,” the thin line between humans creating technology and humans becoming technology is about to be crossed—and there may be no going back. Each story includes an introduction by David W. Wixon, literary executor of the Clifford D. Simak estate and editor of this ebook.

Excerpt from The Circus in the Attic: And Other StoriesThe new war had not yet become real in the summer of 1917. The bandages prepared at Red Cross meetings in the basement of the St. Luke's parish house or In the Sunday school room of the Baptist Church seemed to have no more importance than the baskets prepared there for the poor be fore Christmas. The tears shed by mothers and sweethearts at the railroad station seemed to be no different from the tears shed when a boy went off to school or college. No armless khaki sleeve had' yet appeared on the streets of Bardsville. So the tumescent, rich, meaningless emotionalism that ached sweetly in the breasts of the middle-aged ladies of the com munity found release and focus in the monument. The United Daughters of the Confederacy, the defenders of ancient pieties and the repositories of ignorance of history, undertook to raise the money. Bardsville had had heroes before, and it would have them again. Soon now. The monument would be an inspiration to the new heroes. So the monument appeared, and was dedicated, and while the mayor made a speech, a platoon of conscripts from a camp up in Kentucky, in untarnished khaki, with slick, scrubbed faces, stood stiffly by with the wooden embarrassment of boys trapped on the platform at high-school commencement.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Circus in the Attic: And Other StoriesThe new war had not yet become real in the summer of 1917. The bandages prepared at Red Cross meetings in the basement of the St. Luke's parish house or In the Sunday school room of the Baptist Church seemed to have no more importance than the baskets prepared there for the poor be fore Christmas. The tears shed by mothers and sweethearts at the railroad station seemed to be no different from the tears shed when a boy went off to school or college. No armless khaki sleeve had' yet appeared on the streets of Bardsville. So the tumescent, rich, meaningless emotionalism that ached sweetly in the breasts of the middle-aged ladies of the com munity found release and focus in the monument. The United Daughters of the Confederacy, the defenders of ancient pieties and the repositories of ignorance of history, undertook to raise the money. Bardsville had had heroes before, and it would have them again. Soon now. The monument would be an inspiration to the new heroes. So the monument appeared, and was dedicated, and while the mayor made a speech, a platoon of conscripts from a camp up in Kentucky, in untarnished khaki, with slick, scrubbed faces, stood stiffly by with the wooden embarrassment of boys trapped on the platform at high-school commencement.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Meet Tess, a thirteen-year-old who lands in a pickle in every one of these four related stories. Meet Cookie, the circus camel who spits something fierce; Old Man Dawson, the school vice principal who might be the Angel of Death?; and Heath, the boy across the lane.Set in the Village of Kaslo on the shores of Kootenay Lake, B. C., these stories, suitable for eleven to thirteen-year-old readers, follow the capers of Tess as she problem-solves her way through her predicaments, finding greater self-knowledge as she goes.Tess has no money but does have a business plan to change her lot in life. She deals with Hammy, the biggest bully in town; has a run-in with Mona Brown, Kaslo’s First Princess; meets Beck, a university student enamoured with bats; and, finally, finds a special relationship with her childhood companion since kindergarten, Heath.And, as does her mother, she has an uncommon affinity for bears. Warm, moving, and frequently very funny, these stories are about being young, vibrant, and hopeful, but not always well-mannered.

This is a delightful book of stories to appeal to young children. The baby Ghost is very naughty when he goes to school hidden in a bag. The little boy who lost his smile when the wind blew, and all because of his new baby sister. The little girl, who although in a wheelchair managed to overcome her disabilities with the help of her teacher and Goldie her dog..... Lumpity Lucy the little rag doll who was so unhappy until one day........ and Amy, who went out of the house one cold snowy morning when no one else was up yet to see to her ‘secret’.

Libby Lazewnik does it again!Hold on to your seat as master storyteller Libby Lazewnik takes you for a spin through some of life's most confusing ... exciting ... perilous moments! A special girl charts a different path on a field trip in the woods ... A pair of adventurous boys discover a newfound appreciation for their pesky little cousin ... A surprise babysitting job leads to an unexpected jackpot ... A boy gets into his friends' heads with the aid of some bizarre chemistry ... and much more!Twenty-five stories in all, this jam-packed collection will capture your imagination! Just make sure to buckle your seatbelt!Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 |

Meet Tess, a thirteen-year-old who lands in a pickle in every one of these four related stories. Meet Cookie, the circus camel who spits something fierce; Old Man Dawson, the school vice principal who might be the Angel of Death?; and Heath, the boy across the lane. Set in the Village of Kaslo on the shores of Kootenay Lake, B. C., these stories, suitable for eleven to thirteen-year-old readers, follow the capers of Tess as she problem-solves her way through her predicaments, finding greater self-knowledge as she goes. Tess has no money but does have a business plan to change her lot in life. She deals with Hammy, the biggest bully in town; has a run-in with Mona Brown, Kaslo’s First Princess; meets Beck, a university student enamoured with bats; and, finally, finds a special relationship with her childhood companion since kindergarten, Heath. And, as does her mother, she has an uncommon affinity for bears. Warm, moving, and frequently very funny, these stories are about being young, vibrant, and hopeful, but not always well-mannered.