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Ages 6–9 · 2002
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000 · Est. 37 min read
The Butterfly
A hidden friendship faces danger as two families flee from Nazi terror.
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48 pages· 3,253 words· Est. 37 min read
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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
- Chapter Book
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