Circus Train is a historical fiction novel set in Europe during World War II The story follows Lena Papadopoulos a young girl who uses a wheelchair after a childhood bout with polio Lena lives with her father Theo a world renowned illusionist on a traveling circus train < p>

One day Lena rescues Alexandre a young Jewish orphan who has been hiding from the Nazis Alexandre is taken in by the circus and begins to train as an apprentice illusionist As the war escalates Lena and Alexandre must find a way to survive in a world that is increasingly dangerous < p>

Circus Train is a story about love loss and hope It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times there is always hope for a better future < p>

Here are some additional details about the book:< p>

• The book was published in 2023 by Penguin Random House < li>
• The book is 384 pages long < li>
• The book is rated PG 13 for violence and some disturbing imagery < li>
• The book has received positive reviews from critics and readers alike < li> < ul>

  If you are looking for a historical fiction novel to read then I highly recommend Circus Train < p>