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At Little Big Top Circus Day Camp, Nancy, Bess, and George are excited to prepare for the big show. Nancy teams up with Celeste the Hopscotch Poodle, but when Celeste disappears while Nancy is caring for her, the trio faces unexpected challenges. With big trouble looming, the friends must find a way to keep the show alive.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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