{"id":430,"date":"2011-01-19T09:46:32","date_gmt":"2011-01-19T14:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mrspollifax.com\/blog\/"},"modified":"2023-07-07T10:29:55","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T14:29:55","slug":"carnival-gypsy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mrspollifax.com\/blog\/list-of-books-published\/childrens-books\/carnival-gypsy\/","title":{"rendered":"Carnival Gypsy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Carnival Gypsy<\/a> was first published in 1950.<\/h3>\n

When her Uncle Shoe and Aunt Francis pass away, you Capri Maccomb\u2019s mother is left with a useless farm and money owing. She also inherits a run-down carnival, \u201cThe Toby Brothers Traveling Show\u201d. 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) <\/p>\n

This book is currently being re-published by the author’s family sometime in July 2023!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cast of Characters:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Capri Maccomb – 15-year-old girl new owner of the Toby Brother’s Traveling Show
\nFrancia Abbot Maccomb – Capri’s mother and new co-owner of the Toby Brother’s Traveling Show
\nSchumann Abbot – a.k.a. Uncle Shoe – deceased brother of Francia and former owner of the Toby Brother’s Traveling Show
\nMr. Callander – Abbot and Maccomb’s family lawyer
\nMr. Josh Gayfeather – Sheriff of Canada City and purchaser of the Abbot and Maccomb Farm
\nNicholas Sabo – carnival Manager and Merry-Go-Round Owner
\nDoc Boone – carnival Handiman\/Mechanic
\nMa Boone – a.k.a. Madame Zela – Carnival Fortune Teller
\nJack Last – baseball game booth
\nMatt Lincoln – roustabout for the carnival
\nVincie and Gracie Nebbs – wheel-of-fortune game booth
\nArchie Lurch a.k.a. Professor Archibald Magician
\nMolly – former dancing girl now magician’s assistant
\nCharlie Marconie – Carnival Ticket Booth
\nSlim Geibel – Carnival Handiman
\nMr. Chrome – local patron
\nPeter Chrome – Mr. Chrome’s son
\nCarrot Top – friend of Peter’s<\/p>\n

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<\/a> 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!<\/p>\n

\"Carnival<\/a><\/p>\n

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Carnival Gypsy was first published in 1950. When her Uncle Shoe and Aunt Francis pass away, you Capri Maccomb\u2019s mother is left with a useless farm and money owing. She also inherits a run-down carnival, \u201cThe Toby Brothers Traveling Show\u201d. With nothing to lose, Capri and her mother set out to make the carnival a<\/p>\n

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