The Kite That Bridged Two Nations
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

The Kite That Bridged Two Nations

By Alexis O'Neill, Terry Widener (Illustrator)

A boy's kite must conquer Niagara Falls in a daring contest.

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40 pages· 1,047 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Young Homan Walsh faces the ultimate challenge: flying his kite across the mighty Niagara Falls. As fierce winds and icy conditions threaten his dream, Homan's resolve is tested. Can his determination and ingenuity overcome the odds, even when his beloved kite is lost and broken? This poetic tale, enriched with vivid illustrations, invites readers to witness a historic feat of courage and perseverance. Will Homan's string bridge the gap, or will nature's fury prevail?

From the publisher

Homan Walsh loves to fly his kite. And when a contest is announced to see whose kite string can span Niagara Falls, Homan is set on winning, despite the cold and the wind–and even when his kite is lost and broken. Homan’s determination is beautifully captured in this soaring, poetic picture book that features Terry Widener’s stunning acrylic paintings. Both author and illustrator worked with experts on both sides of the falls to accurately present Homan Walsh’s story. The book also includes an extensive author’s note, timeline, bibliography, and further resources.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,047
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
Books about waterfallsBooks about technologyBooks about AmericaBooks about CanadaBooks about culture
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
September 1, 2013
Publisher
Calkins Creek
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
The text is set in Palatino. Hand-lettering by David Coulson
Illustration details
The illustrations are done in acrylic on chipboard.
Identifiers
ISBN
9781590789384

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