Synopsis
Can Ursula ever show her face again? Ursula always wanted to see the circus. That is, until she caught smallpox. Now all she wants is to hide her scarred face from everyone. But Ah Sam, her parents' Chinese cook, has other ideas. One day Ah Sam surprises Ursula by bringing a circus to town, but there's one problem -- there's no music. Ursula is the only one who can play the harmonica, but that means she'll have to go outside and face the world again. Will Ursula save the circus or will she hide forever?
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About Laurence Yep
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Laurence Yep
Born 1948
Laurence Michael Yep (born June 14, 1948) is an American writer, best known for his children's books. He is a two-time Newbery Honor winner for books from his Golden Mountain series, the best known title being Dragonwings. In 2005, he received the biennial Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for his career contribution to American children's literature.
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