Madeline's Rescue

Written & illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans

Part of the Madeline series

A brave girl and her rescue dog face a dilemma: how to share their bond with others.

5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 29,831 ratings

56 pages· 606 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a vine-covered house in Paris, fearless Madeline faces a new challenge. After a daring rescue from the Seine by a heroic dog named Genevieve, Madeline gains a loyal companion. But with Genevieve's affection in high demand among the other girls, Madeline must navigate the complexities of friendship and sharing. Can Madeline find a way to keep her beloved pet while ensuring everyone feels included? Discover the heartwarming tale of courage, companionship, and the joys of sharing in this timeless classic.

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 even mice. 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!

When Madeline falls into the river Seine and nearly drowns, a courageous canine comes to her rescue. Now Genevieve the dog is Madeline’s cherished pet, and the envy of all the other girls. What can be done when there’s just not enough hound to go around?

Awards

Caldecott Medal (1954)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 56
Words: 606
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD460L

Themes & topics

Books about sharing Books about rescues and rescuing Books about dogs Books about Paris Books about culture

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.6

out of 7

4.8

“In the Madeline series, this book is about the dog, Genevieve, who rescued Madeline from her fall to the river. When Genevieve is lost, the girls try to find her. Genevieve ends up back home, and all of the girls want Genevieve to sleep in their bed! It turns out that Genevieve has a bunch of pups, so all the girls get their wish to have a dog in their bed at night. :)”

B is for Bookworm

Trusted reviewer

6.5

“Without a doubt the second-best Madeline book, after the original. This is the book that introduces Genevieve the dog! It's one of my daughters' favorite books to read together, and I get to enjoy familiar Parisian landmarks in the illustrations!”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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