The Kite That Bridged Two Nations: Homan Walsh and the First Niagara Suspension Bridge by O'Neill, Alexis

The Kite That Bridged Two Nations: Homan Walsh and the First Niagara Suspension Bridge (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781590789384)

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Format: Hardcover
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The Kite That Bridged Two Nations: Homan Walsh and the First Niagara Suspension Bridge by O'Neill, Alexis

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

$16.95
The Kite That Bridged Two Nations: Homan Walsh and the First Niagara Suspension Bridge by O'Neill, Alexis

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

$16.95
Format: Hardcover
Description
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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.

Author: Alexis O'Neill
ISBN-10: 1590789385
ISBN-13: 9781590789384
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2013
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.70w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 159931 / Kite That Bridged Two Nations

Award: California Young Reader Medal - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2013
Booklist 09/15/2013 pg. 70
School Library Journal 10/01/2013 pg. 136
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2013 pg. 228
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory
By Alexis O'Neill
By Alexis O'Neill
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Alexis O'Neill is the author of picture book biographies about people who made an impact on the world such as Homan Walsh (The Kite That Bridged Two Nations), Jacob Riis (Jacob Riis's Camera), and Melvil Dewey (The Efficient, Inventive (Often Annoying) Melvil Dewey) as well as books about friendship such as in The Recess Queen, and others. In addition to writing books for kids, she is an instructor for the UCLA Extension Writers' Program. The California Reading Association awarded Alexis the Dr. Marcus Foster Memorial Award for making significant and outstanding contributions to reading throughout California. She lives in southern California with her husband and can be reached at alexisoneill.com.

Terry Widener is the award-winning illustrator of more than thirty children's books, including Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book, The Babe and I, a California Young Reader Gold Medal Award, and America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle, a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year and ALA Notable Children's Book. He lives with his wife in Texas. Visit terrywidenerart.com.

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