Mirette on the High Wire

In this enchanting audiobook, a mysterious stranger arrives at a boardinghouse run by widow Gateau, capturing the curiosity of her daughter, Mirette. When Mirette discovers the stranger's extraordinary ability to walk on air, she implores him to teach her this remarkable skill, unaware that he is the once-great wire-walker, the Great Bellini, now paralyzed by fear. Through their journey, Mirette becomes the one who must help him rediscover his courage, all set against the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century Paris filled with performers of all kinds. Emily Arnold McCully brings this captivating tale to life with her engaging narration.