Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2003
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
A young street performer secretly plans to walk on a wire between the Twin Towers in New York City.
Caldecott Medal (2004)The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2003)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2004)
44 pages· 778 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Summary: In 1974, Philippe Petit attempts the impossible: a tightrope walk between the World Trade Center towers. Suspended a quarter mile above the ground, he dances with danger, captivating the world below. Will his courage hold as he performs breathtaking feats in the sky? Experience the magic and tension of this legendary high-wire act through vivid illustrations and poetic storytelling. Discover the heart-stopping moment when one man's dream defies the limits of possibility.



