When a diplomat from the neighboring kingdom of Tenea is murdered in Lysteria, it’s up to Kadic and the Gose Family Circus to find those responsible and stop war from breaking out between the two kingdoms.

The Gose Family Circus has been traveling all around the world bringing happiness to the Kingdom of Lysteria and surrounding lands for generations. Not all is as it seems, though. The circus has its secrets. When the queen of Lysteria calls upon Kadic and Annie Gose to help find her kidnapped daughter, they feel they have no choice but to do all they can to bring her home.

Spot goes behind the scenes at a circus to find his ball and learns a clever trick. Movable flaps conceal portions of the illustrations.

The Circus Kings, first published in 1960 and authored by a nephew of the original Ringling Brothers, is a fascinating insider's account of circus life and lore. From humble beginnings in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the Ringling family would go on to create "The Greatest Show on Earth," delighting audiences across America. Along the way, however, were the behind-the-scenes financial struggles, tragedies such as fires and labor strikes, legal battles, and changing entertainment tastes. Henry Ringling North ran Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from 1936 to 1967, along with his older brother, John. Included are 18 pages of photographs.