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.

 

This book was recognised in the Picture Book - Older Reader category by the California Young Reader Medal.

There are 40 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2013 by Boyds Mills Press .

This is Alexis O'Neill's first picture book. She began her career as a primary school teacher and now designs education programmes for museums. She lives in California with her husband David and her three naughty cats. Nancy Carpenter is a very successful and innovative artist. Her art for Loud Emily incorporates elements of the naive style of nineteenth-century American paintings and portraits. Nancy lives in New York. Peter Yarrow is a member of the iconic '60's folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary. Along with Lenny Lipton, he is the author of the beloved song Puff, the Magic Dragon. Terry Widener is the illustrator of many picture books.