Circus Berzerkus
By (Author) Jonathan Harlen
A&U Children's
A&U Children
1st April 2005
Australia
Children
Fiction
A823.3
156
Width 130mm, Height 195mm
152g
A funny, fast-paced story about a boy who infiltrates Kreeb's Correct-a-torium, a school for delinquent children, and rescues everyone from the evil Professor who runs it.
'I rate this book 10 out of 10 because it is an interesting book and has lots of funny bits in it'Cynthia, aged 11, Bribie Island, Qld, Reactstory with more action than the Moscow Circus a lively and humorous read for anyone aged 8 to 12. Be warned, there are some gory bits involving a lion.'Courier MailAbsolute total nonsense expect lots of laughs, as it is sure to appeal to the twisted sense of humour that holds sway among Years 4-8, especially among boys.' Reading Time
Jonathan Harlen was born in New Zealand but now lives in coastal New South Wales, near Byron Bay, with his wife and three young children. He runs a small farm, where he grows coffee beans and cabinet timbers. He has published many books in various genres and for various age groups. They include the much-acclaimed young adult novel, The Lion and the Lamb, Fireflies (also for young adults), and Drop Dead, Mad Dog Fred, The Cockroach War, Brain Scam and Circus Berzerkus (for younger readers).