by Steve Stinson (Author), Steve Stinson (Illustrator)

It's 1907 in Missouri. Robert, age 11, drives the family farm wagon into town for market day by himself. When he falls asleep, his mules keep walking toward town. Robert awakens to discover there is an elephant in the way. From that moment on, it becomes a day the boy will never forget. Will he join the circus, or will he stay home? Based on a true story.