librarianryan's review
informative
medium-paced
4.0
I have heard about Galloping Gertie most of my life. I have been over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge many times and thought “wow that is a long way down!” I can only imagine how much worse if it would have been if the bridge moved like a roller coaster. While there are videos and Discovery channel documentaries that can be watched, this book puts the story in a child’s perspective, and what they thought when the bridge collapsed. This book is extremely well done. It was entertaining and engaging at the same time. This will be a staple in libraries for a long time to come, even if one does not live in Washington State.
bookishdoll's review
4.0
Although this was very interesting and fun to read, I'm not sure its the best book to read to younger children. In my opinion, this should only be read to a child that has some concept of the time that has passed since now and then. Otherwise, I'm afraid some kids may end up with a fear or even phobia of bridges.
maidmarianlib's review
informative
slow-paced
3.0
Interesting information but leaves out important detail. Solid illustrations
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