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The journey that saved Curious George : the true wartime escape of Margret and H.A. Rey / by Louise Borden ; illustrated by Allan Drummond.

Borden, Louise. (Author). Drummond, Allan, (illustrator.).

Summary:

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.-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0618339248
  • ISBN: 9780618339242
  • Physical Description: 72 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 2005.

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
950L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.1 1 88682.
Subject:
Rey, Margret > Juvenile literature.
Rey, H. A. (Hans Augusto), 1898-1977 > Juvenile literature.
Curious George (Fictitious character) > Juvenile literature.
Authors, American > 20th century > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Jewish refugees > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Jewish authors > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Children's stories > Authorship > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Biographies.

Available copies

  • 39 of 41 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 41 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Madison Main Library J 813 BOR (Text) 30229101033123 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Alexander Main Library JB Rey (Text) 34269000815770 Juvenile Biography Available -
Alleghany Public Library JB REY (Text) 8000100701657 Juvenile Biography Available -
Anderson Creek School Media Center J 813 Bor (Text) 30435489 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Beaufort Main J B REY (Text) 34208203230197 Juvenile Biography Available -
Camden County Library E Z B REY (Text) 39488900281066 Easy Fiction Available -
Charles H. Stone Memorial Library JB REY (Text) 8000100701681 Juvenile Fiction Available -
Cooleemee J920 BORDEN (Text) 39872001267050 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Denton Public Library J 920 B (Text) 25908004900655 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
East Bend Public Library JB REY (Text) 8000100712191 Juvenile Biography Available -