Big-Top Bonanza is the fifth in a series of chapter books based on Phineas and Ferb, published on October 6, 2009.
Book Summary[]
Perry in halftone
Big-Top Bonanza is a near word-for-word adaptation of the episodes "Jerk De Soleil" and "The Best Lazy Day Ever", presented as Part One and Part Two. The book makes no transition between the two parts. Differences between the book and the episodes as broadcast are noted below. In general, most of the differences are that of timing, where an event is described as happening at a slightly different time (usually before) than when it happened in the episode, though some lines are missing from the episode.
Each page typically has a picture from the episode that helps the reader visualize what is being described. The picture is a halftone screenshot from the episode (taken from the wide format originals), cropped into custom shapes such as rectangles with cut-out corners or ellipses. Each chapter includes a picture of Phineas and Ferb at the beginning of the chapter, and Perry's image appears next to each page number.
Gallery[]
Background Information[]
- The songs are described in general terms, rather than specifics. (For example, no lyrics are transcribed)
- In the end of Part One, Phineas' line, "Cool", is misattributed to Ferb.
Differences between the book and the episodes[]
Most timing differences, where an event occurs in the book a few moments before when it does in the episode, will not be noted here.
Part One ("Jerk De Soleil")[]
None.
Part Two ("The Best Lazy Day Ever")[]
None.
Production Information[]
Title Description[]
Phineas and Ferb always enjoy a good show. So when they hear that Cirque du Lune is coming to town, they can’t wait to see it. When the show is canceled, Phineas and Ferb decide to put on their very own circus. With Phineas as the ringmaster, and acts like mud-diving and hoop-jumping, soon they’re bringing the house down. Even Perry the Platypus is getting into the action! But when Candace tries to prove her brothers aren’t just clowning around, will the show go on?
Back Cover Summary[]
Cirque du Lune is in town, and Phineas and Ferb can't wait to see the show. Then it's canceled, so they put on their own circus. With Phineas as the ringmaster, and acts such as mud-diving and hoop-jumping, soon the boys are bringing down the house. But when Candace tries to catch her brothers clowning around, will the show still go on?
Doofenshmirtz quote: "Ah, Perry the Platypus. Behold, the Voice-inator!"
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Adapted by N. B. Grace
Based on the series created by Dan Povenmire & Jeff "Swampy" Marsh
When Phineas and Ferb find out that Cirque du Lune is coming to town, they can't wait to see it. But when the show is canceled, they decide to put on their very own circus. With Phineas as the ringmaster, and performances like mud-diving and hoop-jumping, soon they're bringing the house down! But when Candace tries to prove her brothers aren't just clowning around, will the show go on? Plus, when Phineas and Ferb decide to do absolutely nothing for a day, Candace is determined to prove that her brothers are up to something!
Characters[]
- Phineas
- Ferb
- Candace
- Perry
- Dr. Doofenshmirtz
- Major Monogram
- Mom
- Dad
- Isabella
- Buford
- Baljeet
- Django
- Jeremy
- Stacy
- Mindy
- Vivian
- Vance Ward
- Carl (Cameo)
- Ginger (Cameo)
- Coltrane (Cameo)
- Mrs. Johnson (Mentioned only)
External links[]
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