Madeline

Written by Ludwig Bemelmans

Part of the Madeline series

A young girl named Madeline has her appendix removed and her friends want to have the same experience.

6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 220,507 ratings

54 pages· 436 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a vine-covered house in Paris, twelve little girls live in two straight lines. The smallest, Madeline, is fearless, facing tigers, mice, and illness with courage. Her adventures, filled with humor and charm, unfold in a whimsical Paris, captivating readers for generations. What challenges will Madeline bravely conquer next?

From the publisher

“In an old house in Paris

that was covered with vines

lived twelve little girls

in two straight lines

the smallest one was Madeline.”

Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not mice, not even getting sick. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers even after 75 years!

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1940)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 54
Words: 436
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD680L

Themes & topics

Books about bravery Books about illness Books about Paris Books about doctors and nurses Books about culture

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What readers & critics say

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“I have every word of this book memorized. I could recite this book in my sleep. I probably have. It’s a classic for a reason. There’s something about spunky little Madeline on her Parisian adventures that my daughters can’t get enough of. I loved Madeline when I was a little girl, and now my own girls love her, and it’s fun to share that with them.”

Lauren Hancock

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