The Butterfly
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000 · Est. 26 min read-aloud

The Butterfly

Written by Patricia Polacco

A hidden friendship faces danger as two families flee from Nazi terror.

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48 pages· 3,253 words· Est. 26 min read-aloud· 630L
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In a Nazi-occupied French village, Monique discovers Sevrine, a Jewish girl hiding in her basement. Their secret friendship blossoms under the cover of night, but when discovered, both families must escape. As they flee, Monique hopes the butterflies' freedom in her garden will also reach Sevrine. Will their bond survive the perilous journey? This poignant tale of courage and hope explores the power of friendship amidst unimaginable horror, inviting readers to reflect on history's lessons and the enduring spirit of humanity.

From the publisher

Ever since the Nazis marched into Monique’s small French village, terrorizing it, nothing surprises her, until the night Monique encounters ?the little ghost? sitting at the end of her bed. She turns out to be a girl named Sevrine, who has been hiding from the Nazis in Monique’s basement. Playing after dark, the two become friends, until, in a terrifying moment, they are discovered, sending both of their families into a nighttime flight.

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
3,253
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
43946
Publication
Published
February 5, 2009
First published
April 24, 2000
Publisher
Philomel Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142413067
LCCN
99030038
OCLC
236344723

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