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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1952 · Est. 12 min read-aloud
Maybelle the Cable Car
Written & illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton
Can San Francisco's cable cars survive against the odds?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 732 ratings
48 pages· 1,549 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a battle to save San Francisco's iconic cable cars, the community unites to preserve a cherished piece of history. As the city debates their future, will the people's voice triumph in this democratic struggle? Discover the power of unity and tradition in this inspiring tale.
From the publisher
By recounting actual events in San Francisco’s effort to keep the city’s cable cars running, this classic story illustrates how the voice of the people can be heard in the true spirit of democracy. “The reissue of Maybelle the Cable Car, with original art retrieved from the San Francisco Public Library archives, is a happy occasion.” – The Five Owls
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,549
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- March 31, 1997
- First published
- January 1, 1952
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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