Mirette on the High Wire is a popular picture book for children. It was written and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully. This exciting book, published in 1992, tells the story of a brave French girl named Mirette. She learns how to walk on a tightrope! Emily Arnold McCully even won a special award, the 1993 Caldecott Medal, for her amazing pictures in the book.
What's the Story About?
Mirette lives in a busy boarding house in France. Her life changes when a famous tightrope walker, a man named Bellini, comes to stay. Bellini teaches Mirette his incredible skills. She learns how to walk on a tightrope, just like him!
From Book to Stage!
Did you know this book became a musical? Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt created a musical version of Mirette on the High Wire in 1996. These two are also famous for another long-running musical called The Fantasticks.
