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Mirette and the "Great Bellini" traverse the Paris skyline on high wire in the climactic scene of this picture book about conquering fear. The two meet at Mirette's mother's boarding house, where Bellini is staying with a troupe of traveling performers. Mirette persuades Bellini to teach her his art, and soon enough the two are performing above the rooftops of Paris. While Mirette gets to step outside her daily routine of peeling potatoes and scrubbing floors, Bellini manages to reaffirm his mastery. The story affords a spunky, down-to-earth role model for readers who like to dream big dreams. It also offers rich, scenic portraits of 19th century Paris. The book won the 1993 Caldecott Medal..
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The world's most beloved wire walkers are back! In this adventure, Mirette and Bellini sail to America, where they have accepted an invitation to cross Niagara Falls. Mirette soon discovers that the usual risks of high-wire walking are intensified by cutthroat competition. It's courage and skill that bring Mirette and Bellini through even the toughest challenges and make both Mirette and this book a winner.

Caldecott Medalist Emily Arnold McCully (Mirette on the High Wire) delivers her newest, most delightful story of tender friendship and thrilling adventure.

Praise for Mirette on the High Wire:

"McCully has created an independent female protagonist....A bravura performance." --The Horn Book, starred review.
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