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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2003 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
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.
44 pages· 778 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's 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.
From the publisher
A lyrical evocation of Philippe Petit’s 1974 tightrope walk between the World Trade Center towers.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 44
- Words
- 778
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD640L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 77196
Publication
- Published
- September 5, 2003
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780761317913
- LCCN
- 2003009040
- OCLC
- 52215062
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