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Alex Danzel in the Circus Party

Alex Danzel, age 2, was the happiest boy in Odessa, Texas. He was excited because he was going to the circus with Uncle Frank and Aunt Jennie.
As soon as they arrived at the circus, Alex bought popcorn and delicious cotton candy. Clutching his ticket, he anxiously waited in line.

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As Alex neared the main entrance to the circus tent, he could se a funny clown juggling many balls. The ticket Alex held in his hand had a sparkling star on it.
Seeing the star, the ticket-taker exclaimed, "Wait, little boy, your ticket is special. The star allows you to sit in the very front row!"
Alex rushed to his seat, and the show immediately began.

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"TOOT-TOOT," chugged a steam train as it rolled toward the center stage. The train clickity-clacked in a big circle and stopped directly in front of Alex.
Clowns wearing colorful costumes jumped out of one tiny car and did tricks that made everyone laugh. Alex wondered how so many clowns could fit inside such a small car.

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Alex was delighted to see the chimpanzees balance on bicycles. All of a sudden, CoCo, the baby chimpanzee disappeared. Alex noticed him ride his bicycle out of the circus tent straight into the parking lot.
Alex jumped from his seat and dashed after CoCo. Alex was able to save CoCo just before he crashed into a big truck. He then returned the thankful CoCo to his loving mother chimpanzee.

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Then the ring master announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, today we have a very special guest in the audience. His name is Alex Danzel, age 2, from Odessa, Texas. He just saved the life of CoCo, the baby chimpanzee. Let's give him a big round of applause."
Alex smiled broadly as he joined the ring master on the center stage.

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Just then Alex saw several clowns wheeling out a huge cake. To his surprise the cake read: Thank you Alex Danzel for saving CoCo, the baby chimpanzee.
Suddenly, a cuddly teddy bear jumped out of the giant cake. Alex laughed and clapped his hands as three ballerina bears danced just for him.

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Lovely ladies riding a team of horses galloped into the center ring. Alex was amazed to see the beautiful horses leap through blazing hoops of fire.
The ring master invited Alex to ride on one of the horses. Alex waved to Uncle Frank and Aunt Jennie as he rode past them on the white stallion.
Alex thought, "It's great fun to be in the circus."

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Next, a bright red fire truck carrying fire-fighting bears raced toward a burning building.
Alex along with Uncle Frank and Aunt Jennie shouted, "Jump! Jump!" to the bear trapped inside the burning building.
Quickly the frightened bear leaped into the safety net below. In a hurry, rescue bears stopped the fire by spraying water on the raging flames.

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The ring master announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, our world famous elephants will perform for you!"
The huge animals did balancing acts, while clowns did cartwheels on their backs.
The ring master asked, ", eveyone thinks you're great, won't you please join the circus and travel around the world with us?"
Alex replied, "I would love to be in the circus, but I would miss Uncle Frank and Aunt Jennie."

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The ring master pleaded, "Then, would you be the leader of the grand parade?"
"I would love to," replied Alex.
He immediately climbed on the back of a huge elephant and proudly led the parade. Alex waved goodbye to his friends and promised to visit them when the circus returned to Odessa, Texas.
Alex told Uncle Frank and Aunt Jennie, "I will never forget my wonderful adventure at the circus!"