
Written & illustrated by Emily Arnold Mccully
Part of the Mirette series
Tightrope walkers face a rival's treachery with a young ally's help.
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.
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.
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