The Kite That Bridged Two Nations - by Alexis O'Neill (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This soaring and poetic picture book is based on the true story of Homan J. Walsh, an ordinary boy born in Ireland and raised in Niagara Falls, NY. In 1848, Homan entered a kite-flying contest. The winner's kite string would span Niagara Falls and bridge the United States and Canada. Despite biting cold and strong winds and against tremendous odds, Homan Walsh won the contest, earning him a place in history. His success also lead to the building of the first suspension bridge across the Falls, linking the two neighboring countries. Author Alexis O'Neill and illustrator Terry Widener worked closely with experts on both sides of the Falls, and the book includes author's note, timeline, bibliography and further resources.<BR><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Homan Walsh loves to fly his kite. And when a contest is announced to see whose kite string can span Niagara Falls, Homan is set on winning, despite the cold and the wind--and even when his kite is lost and broken. Homan's determination is beautifully captured in this soaring, poetic picture book that features Terry Widener's stunning acrylic paintings. Both author and illustrator worked with experts on both sides of the falls to accurately present Homan Walsh's story. The book also includes an extensive author's note, timeline, bibliography, and further resources.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>O'Neill's spare text communicates both grandeur and dignity and manages to cover a good amount of territory. . . Widener's full-page acrylic paintings closely follow the narrative, emphasizing the harsh winter landscape and giving a clear sense of the odds against spanning the gorge. An extensive author's note spells out what is known and not known about the story and supplies additional facts abou the building of the bridge. -- <i><b>Booklist</b></i> <p/>Widener's acrylic paintings capture the determination of the boy, the frozen, deeply chilly landscape, and the danger and power of the falls . . . memorable and dramatic. -- <i><b>Kirkus Reviews</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Alexis O'Neill</b> is the author of picture book biographies about people who made an impact on the world such as Homan Walsh (<i>The Kite That Bridged Two Nations</i>), Jacob Riis (<i>Jacob Riis's Camera</i>), and Melvil Dewey (<i>The Efficient, Inventive (Often Annoying) Melvil Dewey</i>) as well as books about friendship such as in <i>The Recess Queen, </i> and others<i>.</i> In addition to writing books for kids, she is an instructor for the UCLA Extension Writers' Program. The California Reading Association awarded Alexis the Dr. Marcus Foster Memorial Award for making significant and outstanding contributions to reading throughout California. She lives in southern California with her husband and can be reached at alexisoneill.com. <p/><b>Terry Widener</b> is the award-winning illustrator of more than thirty children's books, including <i>Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man</i>, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book, <i>The Babe and I</i>, a California Young Reader Gold Medal Award, and <i>America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle</i>, a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year and ALA Notable Children's Book. He lives with his wife in Texas. Visit terrywidenerart.com.
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