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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019
King of the Tightrope
By Donna Janell Bowman, Adam Gustavson (Illustrator)
A daring tightrope walk across Niagara Falls tests courage and ingenuity.
48 pages· 2,008 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 86 ratings
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Summary: In 1859, Jean-Francois Gravelet, known as The Great Blondin, faces his greatest challenge: crossing Niagara Falls on a tightrope. From a young age, he mastered balance and craved the extraordinary. Now, with meticulous planning and unyielding determination, he attempts the impossible. Will his courage and engineering skills see him safely across the raging river, or will this be his final act? This gripping tale of ambition and bravery will leave you breathless, wondering if imagination can truly conquer the impossible.
