The Man Who Walked Between The Towers

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What is The Man Who Walked Between The Towers about?

In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit notices the newly built World Trade Center towers and imagines a wire stretched between them. With friends, he secretly prepares his daring plan. At dawn, he steps out above New York, balancing on the thin cable while crowds and police watch below. He walks, dances and performs tricks high in the sky, turning a dangerous act into a moment of wonder. Mordicai Gerstein retells this true event in lyrical prose and expressive illustrations.

About the author

Mordicai Gerstein was a talented author and illustrator who loved creating stories and pictures for children. He is best known for his book 'The Man Who Walked Between the Towers', which tells the amazing true story of a daring high-wire walk. Mordicai’s books are full of imagination and adventure, inspiring young readers everywhere.