The Kite That Bridged Two Nations: Homan Walsh and the First Niagara Suspension Bridge

Original price was: $16.95.Current price is: $13.56.

Hardcover
Author: Alexis O'Neill
Illustrator: Terry Widener
Publisher: Calkins Creek
Publish Date: September 2013
Language: English
Reading Level: 3.8
EAN: 9781590789384

Out of stock

Overview

Homan Walsh loves to fly his kite. And when a contest is announced to see whose kite string can span Niagara Falls, Homan is set on winning, despite the cold and the wind–and even when his kite is lost and broken. Homan’s determination is beautifully captured in this soaring, poetic picture book that features Terry Widener’s stunning acrylic paintings. Both author and illustrator worked with experts on both sides of the falls to accurately present Homan Walsh’s story. The book also includes an extensive author’s note, timeline, bibliography, and further resources.

Details

Pages: 40
Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.5 in
Lexile Score: 740
Interest Level: Lower Grade (LG)
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN: 1590789385

Awards

2017 California Young Reader Medal - Nominee (Picture Bk/Older Reader)