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The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H. A. Rey
96 pp.
| Houghton |
September, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-544-80033-5$13.99
|
PaperISBN 978-0-544-76345-6$7.99 New ed. (2005)
(2)
4-6
Illustrated by
Allan Drummond.
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.
Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2005