The journey that saved Curious George : the true wartime escape of Margret and H.A. Rey

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Title:

The journey that saved Curious George : the true wartime escape of Margret and H.A. Rey

Author:

Borden, Louise.

ISBN:

9780544763456

9780544800335

Edition:

Young readers edition.

Physical Description:

95 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 22 cm

Reading Level:

950 L Lexile

Personal Subject:

Rey, Margret.

Rey, H. A. (Hans Augusto), 1898-1977.

Curious George (Fictitious character)

Subject Term:

Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography.

Jewish refugees -- United States -- Biography.

Jewish authors -- United States -- Biography.

Children's stories -- Authorship.

Added Author:

Drummond, Allan.

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, including what would become the international sensation "Curious George," among their few possessions. This is their dramatic story.

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Oakdale Library	J 921 REY	Searching... Unknown
Searching... R.H. Stafford Library (Woodbury)	J 921 REY	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Stillwater Public Library	J 921 REY	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Wildwood Library (Mahtomedi)	J 921 REY	Searching... Unknown

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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.

Author Notes

The author Louise Borden writes many of her highly regarded children's books about historical moments that she finds inspiring. She lives with her husband, Pete, in Terrace Park, Ohio. Visit her website at www.louiseborden.com .

The illustrator Allan Drummond studied illustration at the Royal College of Art in London and has lived and worked in France and the USA. Visit his website at www.allandrummond.com .

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In 1940, the Jewish Reys barely managed to escape the invading Germans--on bicycles. An early draft of Curious George was one of the few items they carried with them as they fled occupied France. Borden's quietly dramatic text is enhanced by well-integrated historical and family photos and documents. Drummond's watercolor-enhanced sketches nicely complement Hans's art. These smaller paper-over-board and paperback editions include "A Conversation with Louise Borden" and activities. Bib. (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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