Maybelle the Cable Car
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$743
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1952 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

Maybelle the Cable Car

Written and illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton

Can San Francisco's cable cars survive against the odds?

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48 pages· 1,549 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· ~600L
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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
Lexile
~600L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.9
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
March 31, 1997
First published
January 1, 1952
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395840030
LCCN
96009845
OCLC
35068093

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