Penelope's World Turns Upside-Down With The Arrival Of The Circus In Her Normally Quiet Village Of Green Oaks. Just In Case That's Not Exciting Enough, It's Also Her Ninth Birthday!When A Monkey Escapes From The Circus And Gets Into A Tangle With One Of Penelope's Friends, The Circus Owner Invites Them All To See The Show-For Free. All Of Penelope's Dreams Come True When She Is Chosen To Participate In One Of The Circus's Most Exciting Acts.