- Published: 27 December 2022
- ISBN: 9781682634066
- Imprint: Holiday House
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 48
- RRP: $24.99
King of the Tightrope
When the Great Blondin Ruled Niagara
- Published: 27 December 2022
- ISBN: 9781682634066
- Imprint: Holiday House
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 48
- RRP: $24.99
“This well-researched, riveting biography will inspire readers.” —School Library Journal
“Bowman conjures the sheer magnitude of his Niagara endeavor as she describes the calculations, equipment, and manpower needed to simply get Blondin’s rope from one shore to the other. And like the spectators there on June 30, 1859, readers will hold their breath as the Frenchman makes his legendary walk.” —Booklist
“Bowman’s well-researched documentary text re-creates the energy, tactics, skill, engineering, unflinching optimism, and sheer grit of Blondin’s preparations to cross Niagara as well as the skepticism and wonder of all who witnessed his legendary endeavor… Awesome, astounding, death-defying.”—Kirkus Reviews