The Great Wheel facts for kids
First Edition Cover
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| Author | Robert Lawson |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Viking Juvenile |
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Publication date
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August 19, 1957 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 188 |
| ISBN | 978-0-670-35102-2 |
The Great Wheel is a famous children's book. It was written by Robert Lawson. The book came out in 1957, the same year he passed away. In 1958, it was honored as a Newbery Honor book. This means it was recognized as one of the best children's books of the year.
Contents
Discovering the Story of The Great Wheel
This section tells you what happens in The Great Wheel. It's an exciting adventure about a young boy.
Conn Kilroy's Journey to America
The main character is a boy named Conn Kilroy. He is from Ireland. In the 1890s, his Uncle Michael told him to move to the United States. Before Conn left, his aunt made a special prediction. She said he would ride the biggest wheel in the whole world. Conn traveled to America on a big steamship. On the ship, he met a friendly German girl named Trudy. She was going to Wisconsin.
Building the World's Biggest Wheel
Conn arrived in New York City and started working for his uncle. But soon, he got a new job. He began working for the company building the giant Ferris Wheel. This amazing wheel was for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Conn worked very hard with his new friend, Martin Brennan. They helped build the huge wheel.
A Prophecy Comes True
After the giant wheel was finished, it was set up at the fair. Conn finally got to ride it! This made his aunt's prediction come true. His uncle wanted Conn to help build a bridge next. But Conn decided to stay at the fair. He took a job as a guard. He hoped that Trudy would visit the fair someday.
New Beginnings in Wisconsin
Trudy did visit the fair! Conn and Trudy met again. They eventually got married. After that, they moved to Wisconsin to start their new life together.
