The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (Caldecott Medal Winner) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The story of a daring tightrope walk between skyscrapers, as seen in Robert Zemeckis's The Walk, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit threw a tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade Center and spent an hour walking, dancing, and performing high-wire tricks a quarter mile in the sky. This picture book captures the poetry and magic of the event with a poetry of its own: lyrical words and lovely paintings that present the detail, daring, and--in two dramatic foldout spreads-- the vertiginous drama of Petit's feat.
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers is the winner of the Caldecott Medal, winner of the Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books, and winner of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (Caldecott Medal Winner) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence depicted in the book. While the story involves a dangerous tightrope walk, it is framed as an awe-inspiring adventure rather than violent action. The book may evoke feelings of vertigo due to its depiction of heights and the dangerous nature of the tightrope walk, which could be unsettling for some young readers.
Does The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (Caldecott Medal Winner) have violence?
No violence depicted in the book. While the story involves a dangerous tightrope walk, it is framed as an awe-inspiring adventure rather than violent action.
Does The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (Caldecott Medal Winner) have scary content?
The book may evoke feelings of vertigo due to its depiction of heights and the dangerous nature of the tightrope walk, which could be unsettling for some young readers.
Does The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (Caldecott Medal Winner) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results describe the book's illustrations and themes but do not reference any specific religious practices or beliefs.
Does The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (Caldecott Medal Winner) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes in the book. The narrative focuses on the individual accomplishment of Philippe Petit and does not address race as a central theme.
Does The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (Caldecott Medal Winner) have profanity?
No profanity present in the book. The language used is appropriate for children and does not include any offensive terms.
Does The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (Caldecott Medal Winner) have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (Caldecott Medal Winner) have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The narrative focuses on Philippe Petit's tightrope walk and does not include any sexual themes or references.
Does The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (Caldecott Medal Winner) have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It centers on Philippe Petit's adventure without a focus on gender dynamics.
Does The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (Caldecott Medal Winner) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book. The search results do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content related to the narrative of 'The Man Who Walked Between the Towers.'
