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The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey Paperback - 2010
by Louise Borden; Allan Drummond (Illustrator)
In 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled their Paris home as the German army advanced. Follow the Reys' amazing story in this unique large format book that resembles a travel journal and includes full-color illustrations, original photos, actual ticket stubs, and more.
Summary
In 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled their Paris home as the German army advanced. They began their harrowing journey on bicycles, pedaling to Southern France with children’s book manuscripts among their few possessions.
Louise Borden combed primary resources, including Hans Rey’s pocket diaries, to tell this dramatic true story. Archival materials introduce readers to the world of Hans and Margret Rey while Allan Drummond dramatically and colorfully illustrates their wartime trek to a new home.
Follow the Rey’s amazing story in this unique large format book that resembles a travel journal and includes full-color illustrations, original photos, actual ticket stubs and more. A perfect book for Curious George fans of all ages.
Louise Borden combed primary resources, including Hans Rey’s pocket diaries, to tell this dramatic true story. Archival materials introduce readers to the world of Hans and Margret Rey while Allan Drummond dramatically and colorfully illustrates their wartime trek to a new home.
Follow the Rey’s amazing story in this unique large format book that resembles a travel journal and includes full-color illustrations, original photos, actual ticket stubs and more. A perfect book for Curious George fans of all ages.
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- Title The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey
- Author Louise Borden; Allan Drummond (Illustrator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 80
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Clarion Books, Orlando, FL, U.S.A.
- Date 2010-08-16
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Maps
- ISBN 9780547417462 / 0547417462
- Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
- Dimensions 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.2 in (27.18 x 21.34 x 0.51 cm)
- Ages 08 to 12 years
- Grade levels 3 - 7
- Reading level 950
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 1940's
- Cultural Region: French
- Library of Congress subjects Curious George (Fictitious character), Authors, American - 20th century
- Dewey Decimal Code B
Media reviews
"A stirring, uplifting, and elegantly packaged saga."--Publishers Weekly, Publishers Weekly, Starred review
"More than a first biography of picture book icons, this is a fine introduction to the period for young children, a model of documentation, and an exceptionally inviting and well-designed book." --Horn Book Horn Book
"More than a first biography of picture book icons, this is a fine introduction to the period for young children, a model of documentation, and an exceptionally inviting and well-designed book." --Horn Book Horn Book
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