6. The Carnivorous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events #9), Lemony Snicket
The is number 9 in this series of popular children’s books about the orphaned Baudelaire children. The children hide in a circus filled with dangers and “unfortunate events.” They disguise themselves as side show freaks to escape Count Olaf, who seeks to steal their inheritance. A delight for the young reader in your life.