Man Who Walked Between The Towers... And More Inspiring Tales, The

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Dramatic real life stories and inspiring fiction are combined in this collection of stories to lift the spirit and move the soul. "The Man Who Walked Between Two Towers" - (By Mordicai Gerstein, Narrated by Jake Gyllenhaal, Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal) Inspired by the true story of Philippe Petit and his daring 1974 high wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center. "Snowflake Bentley" - (By Jaqueline Briggs Martin, Narrated by Sean Astin, From the Caldecott Medal book) Ever since Willie Bentley was a young boy, he was fascinated with snowflakes. This is the true story of the world's famous snowflake authority. "Miss Rumphius" - (By Barbara Cooney, Narrated by Claire Danes) Alice dreams of traveling to faraway places and making the world more beautiful. Inspired by a true story, Miss Rumphius shows us how we can all make the world a more beautiful place. "The Pot That Juan Built" - (By Nancy Andrews-Goebel, Narrated by Alfred Molina) Juan Quezada, one of Mexico's most famous potters, used his creative gifts to transform his impoverished village of laborers into a thriving artists' community.

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2 Extra Bonus Stories: "Snowflake Bently: His Legacy," "About Juan Quezada"; Spanish Version of "Miss Rumphius"; Read Along.