Mirette+on+the+High+Wire

= Mirette on the High Wire = By: Emily Arnold McCully

1992, Putnam's Sons 
 * Basics:**
 * Ages: 4-8
 * Type: picture
 * Length: 32 pages
 * Catergories: Curiosity, Courage, Persistent, Resourcesful

**Main Character(s):** Mirette and Great Bellini

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.] Review from Amazon.com.
 * Reviews:** Mirette and the "Great Bellini" traverse the Paris skyline on high wire in

**Personal Recommendation:** This is a great book to help children face their fears.


 * Links to Lessons:** 2nd Grade Science Unit SBISD


 * Posted By:** Navaz Dickerson, Beverly Hopson, Lauren Simpson and Jeanene Trout

Reviews & Awards:
HIS BOOK IS ALSOME..I LOVE THIS BOOK.
 * Booklist || Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.) ||
 * Caldecott Medal/Honor 01/01/93 || Publishers Weekly ||
 * Christian Library 03/01/97 || School Library Journal starred ||
 * Elementary School Library Collection 03/01/98 || <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Wilson's Children 10/01/0 6 ||