This Bridge Will Not Be Gray

Written by Dave Eggers

Discover the quirky history of the Golden Gate Bridge's iconic color.

6.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 747 ratings

112 pages· 1,984 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud· 720L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the vibrant history of the Golden Gate Bridge through a unique blend of humor and real-life letters. Dive into the debate over its iconic orange hue, brought to life with captivating cut-paper illustrations. This engaging journey reveals the surprising stories behind one of the world's most famous landmarks, making it accessible and fun for young nonfiction enthusiasts. Will the bridge's color remain unchanged, or will new voices alter its legacy? Uncover the secrets and charm of this architectural marvel, no matter where you are.

From the publisher

In this delightfully original take on nonfiction, bestselling author Dave Eggers tackles one of the most famous architectural and natural monuments in the world: the Golden Gate Bridge. Cut-paper illustrations by Tucker Nichols ensures that this book feels like a special object, and the revised edition includes real-life letters from constituents making the case for keeping the bridge orange. The narrative’s sly humor makes the topic perfectly accessible for kids enthusiastic about nonfiction. This one-of-a-kind book transports readers to the glorious Golden Gate, no matter where they live.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 112
Words: 1,984
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 720L

Themes & topics

Books about famous places Books about colors Books about 19th century Books about social science Books about politics and government

What readers & critics say

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“This book is unique and delightful! I love the creative approach to non-fiction and the fun and bold cut-paper illustrations. It's lengthy, so I don't often read it aloud straight through with my pre-schooler, but it's especially fun to have a gorgeous book all about the bridge that is such an iconic part of the place we call home!”

Lauren Hancock

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