The circus is the first home where Maximo has ever felt safe. He dreams of becoming an animal trainer and envies Jodi a girl who was born and raised in the circus and is already an accomplished performer. But ever since Jodi s mom was injured, Jodi has been unable to get back on the high wire. When a train wreck sets a herd of elephants and a dangerous Bengal tiger loose on the countryside, both Max and Jodi must face their worst fears. Can they conquer their terror and survive the longest night of their lives?.