The journey that saved Curious George : the true wartime escape of Margret and H.A. Rey / by Louise Borden ; illustrated by Allan Drummond.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2016]Copyright date: ©2005Edition: Young readers editionDescription: 95 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 22 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780544763456
- 0544763459
- 9780544800335
- 0544800338
- Rey, Margret -- Juvenile literature
- Rey, H. A. (Hans Augusto), 1898-1977 -- Juvenile literature
- Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Jewish refugees -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Jewish authors -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Curious George (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile literature
- Children's stories -- Authorship -- Juvenile literature
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 813.52 B728 | Available | 33111008549947 | ||||
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 813.52 B728 | Available | 33111008463149 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Includes bibliographical references.
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.