The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey
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In 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled their Paris home as the German army advanced. They began their harrowing journey on bicycles, pedaling to Southern France with children’s book manuscripts among their few possessions. Louise Borden combed primary resources, including Hans Rey’s pocket diaries, to tell this dramatic true story. Archival materials introduce readers to the world of Hans and Margret Rey while Allan Drummond dramatically and colorfully illustrates their wartime trek to a new home. Follow the Rey’s amazing story in this unique large format book that resembles a travel journal and includes full-color illustrations, original photos, actual ticket stubs and more. A perfect book for Curious George fans of all ages.
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Louise Borden graduated from Denison University with a degree in history. She taught first graders and preschoolers and later was a part-owner of a bookstore in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to writing children’s books, she also speaks regularly to young students about the writing process. Her books include Good Luck, Mrs. K!, which won the Christopher Medal, and The A+ Custodian. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and you can visit her at LouiseBorden.com.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780547417462
- Publication Date
- August 16, 2010
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Page Count
- 80
- Words Per Page
- 79
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
- Lexile® Level
- 950L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~W
- ATOS® Book Level
- 6.1
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 1
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 88682
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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