See cover to the left! It tells the story of a 10-year-old kid who becomes principal of his school, and things don't go anything close to expected. His newest middle-grade novel (ages 7-12), PRINCIPAL MIKEY, was released May 2018 and became a #1 best-seller on Amazon. He and his wife, author Sheri Fink (pictured to the left), are the founders of Whimsical World, an empowering children’s brand that publishes books and produces whimsical merchandise, inspiring entertainment, and magical experiences for children of all ages. Best known for his children's books, his best-selling, award-winning books are treasured in hundreds of thousands of homes across the world. THE TOWER LEANS BECAUSE OF ILL-CONCEIVED DESIGN PLANS.Derek Taylor Kent is an author, screenwriter, performer and director based in Los Angeles. A final wave of construction picked up again in the early 14th century, concluding with the installation of a bell chamber in 1372. This time, construction only remained underway for 12 years before another war again stopped the work. Military conflicts with other Italian states would soon halt progress on the tower, which would not resume until 1272. By 1178, workers had made it to the third story of the structure, which was already tilting slightly to the north. IT TOOK TWO CENTURIES TO BUILD IT.Ĭonstruction on a campanile, or bell tower, to accompany the public cathedral in the Italian riverside city of Pisa broke ground in August 1173. Here's everything you need to know about Italy's most beloved architectural accident. The Leaning Tower of Pisa may be the world's greatest spot for a tourist photo, but there's a lot more to this centuries-old icon than lighthearted images of your friends and family "holding up" the tower.
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