Leo Falconetti comes from a family that specialises in dangerous circus acts, death defying stunts, fireworks, explosions, training snappy dogs, karate, free-climbing tall buildings, hypnosis, magic, making fools of school bullies and firing grandparents out of cannons. They are, er, a rather unusual family to say the least... you might say, they are accidentally very, very funny. More: After his parents experience a trapeze accident in Kansas, USA, Leo has to attend a new school in England. He meets Reggie on the bus, who guides him around the quirky village school. He is confronted by school bullies who soon learn that Leo has some special powers for dealing with danger, boredom or loud, shouting teachers like the awesome Mr MacTweedie. Leo also finds a friend in the fiery Carla Bagonzi, a plate spinning and dog training genius from a rival performing family. Together Reggie, Carla and Leo go on a small parentless adventure which involves burgers, hot chocolate and a surprise announcement Through the pals' friendship, their families unite to perfect their stage acts for the Annual Circus and Entertainment Skills competition, the ACES, which goes out live on TV. The Falconetti family all have a part to play, which in Leo's case involves firing his 79 year old grandfather out of a cannon. As you may have guessed, things don't always go exactly according to plan with the acts... in fact this bunch of performers have the worst health and safety record in the business. It goes without saying that you should never, ever attempt anything you read in this book, even if your name is FALCONETTI. They, and their friends are completely and utterly bonkers, and dangerous to boot, which may explain why the CIA, MI5 and Scotland yard agents are all waiting and watching in the wings of the theatre as the fantastic ACES performances stun the audience and TV viewers with their antics. Read this book... it will make you laugh An ideal age 6-12 year olds early reader / English as a Second Language reader/EFL reader. But a fun read for ALL ages. A great CLASS READER that will motivate and inspire