The Man Who Walked Between The Towers by Mordicai Gerstein (2003) Stated 1st Ed.

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Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Intended Audience
Ages 0-7
Inscribed
NO
Edition
First Edition
ISBN
9780761317913
Book Title
Man Who Walked between the Towers : (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Item Length
11 in
Publication Year
2003
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes, Gerstein, Mordicai
Item Height
0.4 in
Author
Mordicai Gerstein
Features
Revised
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Topic
Adventure & Adventurers, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Biography & Autobiography / Performing Arts
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Item Width
8.3 in
Number of Pages
44 Pages
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
ISBN-10
0761317910
ISBN-13
9780761317913
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2457487

Product Key Features

Book Title
Man Who Walked between the Towers : (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Number of Pages
44 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2003
Topic
Adventure & Adventurers, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Biography & Autobiography / Performing Arts
Illustrator
Yes, Gerstein, Mordicai
Features
Revised
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
Mordicai Gerstein
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2003-009040
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
Readers of all ages will return to this again and again for its history, adventure, humor, and breathtaking homage to extraordinary buildings and a remarkable man., Gerstein's dramatic paintings include some perspectives bound to take any reader's breath away. Truly affecting., "Gerstein's dramatic paintings include some perspectives bound to take any reader's breath away. Truly affecting." -- Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "Readers of all ages will return to this again and again for its history, adventure, humor, and breathtaking homage to extraordinary buildings and a remarkable man." -- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) "With its graceful majesty and mythic overtones, this unique and uplifting book is at once a portrait of a larger-than-life individual and a memorial to the towers and the lives associated with them." -- School Library Journal (Starred Review), "Gerstein's dramatic paintings include some perspectives bound to take any reader's breath away. Truly affecting." -- Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "Readers of all ages will return to this again and again for its history, adventure, humor, and breathtaking homage to extraordinary buildings and a remarkable man." -- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) "With its graceful majesty and mythic overtones, this unique and uplifting book is at once a portrait of a larger-than-life individual and a memorial to the towers and the lives associated with them." -- School Library Journal (Starred Review), With its graceful majesty and mythic overtones, this unique and uplifting book is at once a portrait of a larger-than-life individual and a memorial to the towers and the lives associated with them., "Gerstein's dramatic paintings include some perspectives bound to take any reader's breath away. Truly affecting." -- Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)   "Readers of all ages will return to this again and again for its history, adventure, humor, and breathtaking homage to extraordinary buildings and a remarkable man." -- Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)   "With its graceful majesty and mythic overtones, this unique and uplifting book is at once a portrait of a larger-than-life individual and a memorial to the towers and the lives associated with them." -- School Library Journal (Starred Review)
Grade From
Kindergarten
Grade To
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
791.3/4/092 B
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers is the winner of the 2004 Caldecott Medal, the 2004 winner of the Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books, and the winner of the 2006 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video., In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit threw a tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade Center and spent an hour walking, dancing, and performing high-wire tricks a quarter mile in the sky. This picture book captures the poetry and magic of the event with a poetry of its own: lyrical words and lovely paintings that present the detail, daring, and--in two dramatic foldout spreads-- the vertiginous drama of Petit's feat. The Man Who Walked Between the Towers is the winner of the 2004 Caldecott Medal, the winner of the 2004 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books, and the winner of the 2006 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video., The story of a daring tightrope walk between skyscrapers, as seen in Robert Zemeckis's The Walk, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit threw a tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade Center and spent an hour walking, dancing, and performing high-wire tricks a quarter mile in the sky. This picture book captures the poetry and magic of the event with a poetry of its own: lyrical words and lovely paintings that present the detail, daring, and--in two dramatic foldout spreads-- the vertiginous drama of Petit's feat. The Man Who Walked Between the Towers is the winner of the Caldecott Medal, winner of the Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books, and winner of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video., In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit threw a tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade Center and spent an hour walking, dancing, and performing high-wire tricks a quarter mile in the sky. This picture book captures the poetry and magic of the event with a poetry of its own: lyrical words and lovely paintings that present the detail, daring, and--in two dramatic foldout spreads-- the vertiginous drama of Petit's feat.
LC Classification Number
GV551.G47 2003

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  • by cynsemele
    Oct 05, 2016

    A remarkable book for children and adults

    I was introduced to this event by watching "The Walk". I then watched the documentary "Man on Wire". Soon after, I ordered Philippe Petit's book "To Reach the Clouds", retitled "The Walk". My fourth step was to purchase this picture book, which is impressive in its way, too. Four times, I've confronted "Seeing is believing", and this still seems more of a fairy tale~brought to thrilling life in our world. They say that people disliked the Towers till Petit's awe-inspiring walk made them beloved structures. To me, revisiting Petit's accomplishment is an uplifting experience. It was one of the most amazing undertakings I have encountered in films and books~and in life, of course. P.S. I love the fold-out pages!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: e2lvb1LVRmq@Deleted

  • by susy379
    Aug 27, 2019

    Item nos as described.

    Item was marked as Very good and described to be in excellent condition. The spine of the book has damage to the outer edges.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by optimismm
    Oct 10, 2023

    A tribute to the twin towers

    I already had a copy of this book from many years ago. Each year, I read it to my students on 9-11. It's an incredible true acount of Philip Petet's daring feat. It is a reminder of something wonderful that involves the towers.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by BudLledkSZ6@Deleted
    Sep 14, 2016

    Awesome book!

    I love reading this book with my class.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

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