Ocean State Libraries

"They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they were grown-up men and women who had gone out into the big world to gain success and happiness. But none of them could withstand the force that drew them back to Derry, Maine to face the nightmare without an end, and the evil without a name." --

"Twenty-seven years after they defeated Pennywise, he has returned to terrorize the town of Derry once more. When kids start disappearing again, Mike, the only one who stayed in Derry, calls the others to come home. Each damaged by the experiences of the past, they must conquer their fears to destroy Pennywise once and for all." --

"Traces the early development of clowns, gives brief biographies of some of the world's most famous clowns, and concludes by looking at clowning today." --

Shows how to create a clown character by selecting a costume, makeup style and mannerisms, and demonstrates various falls, gags and comedy routines.

"Bad clowns -- those malicious misfits of the midway who terrorize, haunt, and threaten us -- have long been a cultural icon. This book describes the history of bad clowns, why clowns go bad, and why many people fear them. Going beyond familiar clowns such as the Joker, Krusty, John Wayne Gacy, and Stephen King's Pennywise, it also features bizarre, lesser-known stories of weird clown antics including Bozo obscenity, Ronald McDonald haters, killer...

"An essential read for performers of all kinds, this text takes a deep dive into theatre, physical expression, and the limitless possibilities of the comic performance"--

A young bear and her dad, both circus clowns, enjoy spending time together doing tricks and going for a bicycle ride.

Joining his uncle for a summer at the circus, Ray becomes a clown-in-training, but strange things start happening and he wonders about a place called "Clown Street" that even the other clowns are afraid to go to.