Maisie has never crossed the frightening old footbridge that separates her house from the nearest town. Then one night her sister Callie is badly injured, and Maisie must face her fear in order to fetch their mother, an herbal medicine healer. Discovering that there is more than one way to cross a bridge is the focus of this heartwarming tale.
About the Author
Carol Fisher Saller lives in Chicago, where she is a contributing editor to The Chicago Manual of Style. Honors for her children's books include starred reviews, Bankstreet Best, Kirkus Best, and NCSS/CBC Notables.
Gerald Talifero was director of the Santa Barbara Arts Council. His artwork has been exhibited around the United States and other countries.
Reviews
Winner of the 1991 Carl Sandburg Award for Children's Literature. "A complex picture book for readers young and old." -School Library Journal