Alison Walks the Wire

Release: 1996

Alison is recently diagnosed with dyslexia, and she feels too embarrassed and ashamed to tell her best friends about it. Unfortunately, her book report is due soon, and since Alison isn't able to finish it in time, she's not able to join her friends for one last magic attic adventure. As soon as Alison finishes her book, she finally arrives at Ellie's only to find her friends are gone. Instead she decides to bring another furry little friend along: Ellie's dog Monty!

Alison tries on a great outfit in Ellie's attic, looks into the mirror, and suddenly, she is part of Circus Corbellini! With the help of her new friends and a lot of practice, she learns to walk the wire, which is much harder than it looks. Even Monty is in the act! But now the circus is in trouble. What can Alison and Monty do to help? Is there enough time?

Adventure Locations

Corbellini Circus

Adventure Characters

Monty

Stefano Corbellini "Santo"

Belinda Serrano "Dizzy"

Renzo

Gina

Clowns

Book Gallery

Illustrated by Garbiel Picart

Alison's brother is so annoying! He makes Alison feel bad about her disorganized room.

Alison is too embarrassed to tell her friends the real reason she can't finish her book.

Alison picks a fun costume in the magic attic and brings Ellie's dog Monty along!

Alison meets Dizzy, a friendly woman with naturally curly clown hair...and a disability similar to Alison's own.

Dizzy and Gina get set on teaching Alison how to walk on a tightrope wire!

Alison tries on her own for the first time on a lower wire. Would Alison be able to master this before the big show?

Alison is in awe of the big top and the wire that lingers at the very top.

This time, Alison finds the courage to practice on the higher wire. Can she make it across successfully?

Alison and Monty are ready for the big show! This show will decide the future of the Corbellini circus.

Alison finds the courage to tell her friends her secret...and Megan shares a secret of her own.

Collection

• Leotard, skirt, cape, crown, and slippers
• Circus tent
• Tightrope and pole
• Monty, collar, and locket necklace
• Popcorn, hot dog, soda cup, box, and circus tickets

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