Twenty-One Elephants

Written by April Jones Prince

Can the Brooklyn Bridge withstand the weight of a grand spectacle?

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 356 ratings

32 pages· 595 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge stands as a marvel, yet doubts linger about its strength. Enter P.T. Barnum, the showman with a daring plan to prove its might. As fireworks light the sky, Barnum orchestrates a spectacle that will test the bridge's limits and captivate the world. Will his audacious display silence the skeptics and secure the bridge's legacy? Discover the unforgettable event that challenged perceptions and celebrated engineering triumph.

From the publisher

After fourteen years of construction, the Brooklyn Bridge was completed, much to the delight of the sister cities it connected: Brooklyn and New York City.

Fireworks and top hats filled the air in celebration when the magnificent bridge opened in 1883. But some wondered just how much weight the new bridge could hold. Was it truly safe?

One man seized the opportunity to show people in Brooklyn, New York and the world that the Brooklyn Bridge was in fact strong enough to hold even the heaviest of passengers. P. T. Barnum, creator of “The Greatest Show on Earth,” would present a show too big for the Big Top and too wondrous to forget.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 595
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD800L

Themes & topics

Books about elephants Books about historical figures Books about New York Books about famous people Books about history

What readers & critics say

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“This story memorably presents such an inspiring moment in the history of the Brooklyn Bridge. It also touches on the general history of the bridge. The soft illustration style helps create the memorable and inspiring feel of the story. This is a great book about New York City!”

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