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For the boy, it was the first real chance for a future. For the man, it was one last chance to triumph over his past. Opportunities like these happen only once in a Blue Moon.

"An absolute charmer."—Library Journal Starred Review

"Simply put, this is a ripsnorting good historical yarn full of circus lore, so smartly told by an expert storyteller that it's the kind of book truly deserving that overused term 'page-turner.'"—Chicago

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An original musical screenplay brings to life the story of P.T. Barnum and his creation of "the greatest show on Earth". Rising from nothing, P.T. sets out to make a better life for his family. His creativity and drive take him on an fantastic journey beyond what he or anyone else could have imagined. In the end he creates a magical experience that will be enjoyed and celebrated by generations to come.

Dual image: An actress playing the part of a cruel ex-wife takes an interest in the screenwriter but has to convince him that she's not the woman she was hired to portray. Untamed: A lawyer becomes the new owner of his late father's circus and finds it impossible to resist a woman who tames lions.

Recounts the life of P.T. Barnum, the legendary showman who transformed the American circus into a popular phenomenon.