Mr. Ferris and His Wheel

“Davis’ picture-book bio soars, inspires, and keeps (the pages) ever turning” — Booklist (starred review)“The modernist look, inherently interesting topic, and strong documentation…make this title a positive addition.” — School Library Journal”Kids who take ferris wheels for granted should find this history eye-opening.” — Kirkus Reviews”Davis’s picture-book account of the Ferris Wheel construction does a first-rate job of capturing the many risks—to civic pride, financial success, and public safety—that attached to the first iteration of what most readers have already enjoyed as a local carnival attraction.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books”Davis delivers a tense and satisfying underdog story, while Ford creates a stylized 19th-century landscape.” — Publishers Weekly”[An] informative and entertaining account.” — Wall Street Journal

Gilbert Ford’s illustrations have appeared in magazines, newspapers, toys, advertisements, and books, including Mr. Ferris and His Wheel and Rotten! He lives in Ridgeland, MS.