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Available
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Publication
Scholastic Inc. (New York, N.Y.)
Description
Mirette learns tightrope walking from Monsieur Bellini, a guest in her mother's boarding house, not knowing that he is a celebrated tightrope artist who has withdrawn from performing because of fear.
Awards
Caldecott Medal (Medal Winner — 1993)
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (1992)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades K-3 — 1994)
Show Me Readers Award (Nominee — 1995)
CCBC Choices (1992)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (10th Edition: 1988-1992)
Language
Original publication date
1992
ISBN
0590476939 / 9780590476935