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O'Neill, Alexis

The Kite That Bridged Two Nations: Homan Walsh and the First Niagara Suspension Bridge

40 pp. | Boyds/Calkins | September, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-1-59078-938-4 $16.95
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Terry Widener. Based on historical documents, O'Neill lyrically recounts determined young Homan Walsh's triumph of constructing and flying a kite across the Niagara River from Canada to New York. His success aided engineers in building the first bridge connecting the countries. Lush full-page acrylic paintings capture the drama of the event. The author's note provides additional information. Timeline, websites. Bib.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

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