Mirette on the High Wire facts for kids
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| Author | Emily Arnold McCully |
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| Illustrator | Emily Arnold McCully |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Putnam Books |
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Publication date
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1992 |
| ISBN | 978-0-399-22130-9 |
| OCLC | 24544979 |
| [E] 20 | |
| LC Class | PZ7.M478415 Mi 1992 |
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.
