Wingwalker

Last updated Monday, July 1, 2002

Authors: Rosemary Wells
Illustrator: Brian Selznick
Date of Publication: 2002
ISBN: 0786803975
Grade Level: 5th Grade
Date(s) Used: Aug. 2002

Synopsis: During the Depression, Reuben and his out-of-work parents move from Oklahoma to Minnesota, where his father gets a job as a carnival wingwalker and Reuben has a chance to overcome his terror of flying.

Craft ideas:

• Design paper airplanes. Draw your adventures or your favorite scenes from the book on them.
• Where would you fly if you could? Write that story in a booklet, and illustrate it.
• Make goggles to wear.