Mirette & Bellini Cross Niagara Falls
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

Mirette & Bellini Cross Niagara Falls

Written & illustrated by Emily Arnold Mccully

Part of the Mirette series

Tightrope walkers face a rival's treachery with a young ally's help.

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32 pages· 1,492 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Mirette and Bellini, renowned tightrope walkers, are set to perform over Niagara Falls. Upon arrival in New York, they face an unexpected challenge from an imposter. With the clever assistance of Jakob, a young immigrant from Poland, they uncover the rival's deceit. Can they outwit the imposter and captivate the crowd with their daring feat? This thrilling tale of courage and friendship unfolds high above the roaring waters, where every step could be their last.

From the publisher

In this book, Mirette and Bellini have been invited to walk across a wire over Niagara Falls. But when they arrive in New York, it seems they have been challenged by an imposter! Luckily, their new friend, young Jakob from Poland, discovers the imposter’s special trick, and Mirette and Bellini succeed once more in high style, stunning the onlookers and giving us another thrilling high-wire story.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,492
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD700L
Themes & topics
Books about immigration and emigrationBooks about performing artsBooks about tightrope walkers (aerialists)Books about the circus
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
45224
Publication
Published
October 23, 2000
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399233487

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