McCully's rich palette and skillful renderings of shadow and light sources make this an inviting postcard from the Old World. Bellini's anxiety may be a bit sophisticated for the intended audience and, surprisingly, the scenes featuring Mirette and Bellini on the high wire lack drama and intensity. Implement this lesson in a unit about central message, lesson, moral, and theme. McCully's story has an exciting premise and starting point, but unfortunately ends up as a missed opportunity. Mirette on the High Wire teaches children about overcoming fear and having courage. When the widow’s daughter, Mirette, discovers him crossing the courtyard on air, she begs him to teach her how he does it. After much practice the girl joins Bellini on the wire as he conquers his fear and demonstrates to all of Paris that he is still the best. One day, a mysterious stranger arrives at a boardinghouse of the widow Gateaua sad-faced stranger, who keeps to himself. Mirette on the High Wire (Book and Audiocassette Tape) (Paperback) on. Mirette implores the boarder to teach her his craft, not knowing that her instructor is the ``Great Bellini'' of high wire fame. Many traveling performers stay at Madame Gateaux's boarding house, but Mme.'s daughter Mirette is particularly taken with one guest-the quiet gentleman who can walk along the clothesline without falling off.
In this picture book set in 19th-century Paris, a child helps a daredevil who has lost his edge to regain his confidence.
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