Carnival Gypsy was first published in 1950.
When her Uncle Shoe and Aunt Francis pass away, you Capri Maccomb’s mother is left with a useless farm and money owing. She also inherits a run-down carnival, “The Toby Brothers Traveling Show”. With nothing to lose, Capri and her mother set out to make the carnival a successful business. (Description contributed by Marijke VanNieuwstadt, a Dorothy Gilman fan)
This book is currently being re-published by the author’s family sometime in July 2023!
Cast of Characters:
Capri Maccomb – 15-year-old girl new owner of the Toby Brother’s Traveling Show
Francia Abbot Maccomb – Capri’s mother and new co-owner of the Toby Brother’s Traveling Show
Schumann Abbot – a.k.a. Uncle Shoe – deceased brother of Francia and former owner of the Toby Brother’s Traveling Show
Mr. Callander – Abbot and Maccomb’s family lawyer
Mr. Josh Gayfeather – Sheriff of Canada City and purchaser of the Abbot and Maccomb Farm
Nicholas Sabo – carnival Manager and Merry-Go-Round Owner
Doc Boone – carnival Handiman/Mechanic
Ma Boone – a.k.a. Madame Zela – Carnival Fortune Teller
Jack Last – baseball game booth
Matt Lincoln – roustabout for the carnival
Vincie and Gracie Nebbs – wheel-of-fortune game booth
Archie Lurch a.k.a. Professor Archibald Magician
Molly – former dancing girl now magician’s assistant
Charlie Marconie – Carnival Ticket Booth
Slim Geibel – Carnival Handiman
Mr. Chrome – local patron
Peter Chrome – Mr. Chrome’s son
Carrot Top – friend of Peter’s
We have done it! This story has been published and now available for purchase on several major book retailers. As of 07/07/2023 the eBook version is available, the paperback and hardback versions are in the works and will be available for sale within the next 10 days. Keep checking this link https://books2read.com/CarnivalGypsy for the most up-to-date purchase links. Don’t forget to ask for this version to be added to your local library and/or bookstore!
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