The Journey That Saved Curious George : The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey
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...
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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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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780618339242 (0618339248)
Publish date: September 26th 2005
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 73
Edition language: English
Category:
Childrens,
Non Fiction,
Biography,
History,
Literature,
War,
Jewish,
Biography Memoir,
Picture Books,
World War II,
Holocaust
This was an interesting book looking into the lives of the individuals who brought us, Curious George. This book is a biography on the authors and tells us how Curious George came into being, what part the war played on George’s life, and the authors commitment to put their book into the hands of yo...
The fascinating background story of Margret and H.A. Rey and their iconic character, Curious George. Finding themselves in France when Germany began their march through Europe in June 1940, the couple must find a way to flee, saving themselves and their precious not-yet-published manuscripts. They b...
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