Circus Mirandus

Jenny is especially excited about the menagerie, running around to pat and feed the wondrous creatures, including a miniature hippopotamus, blue bats, and long-haired goats reading a magazine with an iguana. Micah has the feeling that he is being watched. He sees a large, silver fish in a tank, which seems to flip its tail at Micah in recognition, accompanied by a plaque explaining that it was donated by Ephraim Tuttle. An aqua-colored baby unicorn is escorted into the room; Jenny is thrilled. Micah teaches Big Jean, the world’s smartest elephant, how to tie knots.

The circus owner, Mr. Head, introduces himself to Micah. Jenny joins them. Micah is embarrassed when Jenny tells Mr. Head that she is impressed with the various tricks and illusions of the circus. A tiger, which had been invisible a moment before, materializes next to them. Mr. Head points out that it would be difficult to genetically modify a tiger to become invisible and suggests that they should go to a show.

Micah is snappy and short with Jenny, who doesn’t understand what she has done to upset Micah.

They go to the Lightbender’s tent. Micah explains that his grandfather needs a miracle. Jenny clarifies that Ephraim knew one of the Lightbender’s predecessors and that it might comfort him in his old age to spend time with

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