Queen of the Falls is a 2011 illustrated children's book written by children's writer Chris Van Allsburg.
Plot summary Queen of the Falls is about a 62-year-old woman named Annie Edson Taylor who remembers getting closer and closer to Niagara Falls with her father, entranced by the sight and sound of the water. Finally, as a 62-year-old, she goes over the falls in a wooden barrel, seeking fortune and fame.
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External links Review of the Day: Queen of the Falls by Chris Van Allsburg Picture Books About Fearless Women Review: Queen of the Falls Goes Over Well QUEEN OF THE FALLS | Kirkus Reviews
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