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Title: Mirette on the High Wire (Caldecott Medal Book, 1993) by Emily Arnold McCully ISBN: 0-399-22130-1 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Juv Pub. Date: October, 1992 Format: School & Library Binding Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.35 (20 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: High Wire Act
Comment: With gorgeous pastel drawings, this book tells a story of a famous tightrope walker in 19th century Paris. He begins training a young girl who eventually learns of Bellini's wondrous feats and his subsequent retirement. He explains to the girl that he has begun to be afraid and once you have fear on the wire, it never goes away. Not wanting to disappoint Mirette, he plans one more event, but when he is unable to make it, Mirette joins her hero to help him across. This is a nice story about overcoming one's fears that has some beautiful illustrations.
Why 4 stars?:
This story could inspire children to face their fears and overcome that obstacle that is keeping them from realizing their dream. On the other hand, they could picture themselves as Bellini and feel they need now need help to accomplish things that used to be routine for them. Hopefully, a good teacher will guide them towards the former.
Rating: 3
Summary: High Wire Walking
Comment: I would have to say this is not one of the very best books I have ever read, but it was a good story. The little girl in the story wants Bellini, the world famous high-wire walker, to teach her how to walk the high wire, but after years of performing Bellini is afraid. The book is a great story to tell children and explain to them that they should never give up. When Mirette tries to walk on the high-wire she falls off a lot and struggles to keep her balance, but with all her ambition she keeps trying and trying. She never gives up. And when she wants to go with him to perform in front of people, he says she can't. But she doesn't give up hope. She still practices and practices and never gives up.
This story shows little children that if at first you don't succeed, get yourself up and try again and again until you do get it. Even if it does take an extra mile, the end result will be great if you try your hardest. ...
Rating: 2
Summary: One of the Biggest Wastes of Paper Ever!
Comment: I gave Mirette On The High Wire only 2 stars because it was very predictable. The only fair part of the book was the pictures. They might have been an alright nomination, but definitely should not have won. It was predictable when Belini said no to Mirette to teach her to walk on the wire. I believe it was a very bad book!
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Title: Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, John Schoenherr ISBN: 0399214577 Publisher: Philomel Books Pub. Date: October, 1987 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: Officer Buckle and Gloria (Caldecott Medal Book, 1996) by Peggy Rathmann ISBN: 0399226168 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Juv Pub. Date: September, 1995 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: Joseph Had a Little Overcoat (Caldecott Medal Book, 2000) by Simms Taback ISBN: 0670878553 Publisher: Viking Childrens Books Pub. Date: October, 1999 List Price(USD): $15.99 |
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Title: Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say ISBN: 0395570352 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books Pub. Date: 25 October, 1993 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney ISBN: 0140505393 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: November, 1985 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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