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Van Allsburg, Chris

Queen of the Falls

40 pp. | Houghton | April, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-0-547-31581-2 $18.99
(2) K-3 At the turn of the twentieth century, Annie Edson Taylor, widowed and elderly, decides she'll go over Niagara Falls in a barrel, a feat never before attempted. Though the stunt seems miraculous, Van Allsburg's matter-of-fact narrative emphasizes her advance technical planning. Sepia-toned illustrations depict Annie as prim and proper but also convey her grit and determination. An author's note is appended. Bib.
Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2011

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