The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Sale price
$2089
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2003 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

Written by Mordicai Gerstein

A young street performer secretly plans to walk on a wire between the Twin Towers in New York City.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 15,591 ratings
44 pages· 778 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD640L
$21.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

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.

Awards

Caldecott Medal (2004)The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2003)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2004)
At a glance
Format
Pages
44
Words
778
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD640L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.0

out of 7

The author

More from Mordicai Gerstein

Explore Mordicai's bookshelf
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books
Fireboat
Sale price
$999

Fireboat

Ages 5–8 · 2002
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

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.