This book was awarded the 1993 Caldecotte Award. Mirette, a young girl in 1900 century Paris, discovers that one of her boarders is the Great Bellini. Bellini is famous for his amazing high wire acts. Mirette decides that she wants to learn from Bellini and starts practicing on her own. However, the great Bellini has lost his nerve and not is terrified of heights. Can Mirette help the Great Bellini. Find out in this amazing story.

Check out the full review of Mirrette on the High Wire.

Soon I will be uploading a full lesson plan to teach visualization with Mirette on the high wire.