I was struck by the reference to 9/11 at the end of this book. To a lot of younger students, this might be something that they are unfamiliar with. A lot of them were very young, or may not even have been born yet, when it occurred. This would be a good book to read around this time, and could lead to a good discussion in a history class.
I wonder if Phillipe really laid down to rest on that tight rope... I wouldn't even have the balance to walk on it, let ALONE dance, turn around, etc... How could he possibly lie down??
I also wondered whether or not his punishment was really just to put on a free performance in the park.
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