John Muir Wrestles a Waterfall
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

John Muir Wrestles a Waterfall

Written by Julie Danneberg · Illustrated by Jamie Hogan

Trapped behind a waterfall, a naturalist must escape nature's powerful grip. Can he survive the night?

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32 pages· NC970L
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Bookroo's summary

In 1871, John Muir, a dedicated naturalist, ventures into Yosemite Valley's moonlit night. Drawn to the majestic waterfall, he finds himself trapped behind its thundering cascade. With the water's relentless force pinning him against the mountain, Muir faces a life-threatening challenge. Will he find a way to escape nature's powerful embrace, or will the waterfall claim him? This gripping tale of survival and awe explores the delicate balance between man and nature, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Yosemite's wilderness.

From the publisher

The now iconic figure John Muir, while living at the base of Yosemite Falls in California, ventures up the trail from his cabin one night and has a harrowing waterfall adventure. Back matter roots the story in Muir’s life’s work as a conservationist and naturalist.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC970L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.4
F&P level
~W
Publication
Published
March 10, 2015
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781580895866

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