The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey - Softcover

Borden, Louise W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0547417462 ISBN 13: 9780547417462

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2010

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Authors

Louise Borden is the highly regarded author of many books, including Good Luck, Mrs. K!, Sleds on Boston Common, Good-bye, Charles Lindbergh and The Little Ships: The Heroic Rescue at Dunkirk in WW II--all published by Margaret McElderry Books. Across the Blue Pacific is based on the true story of her uncle, Theodore Taylor Walker, who served aboard the USS Albacore (SS-218) during World War II. She lives with her husband, Pete, in Terrace Park, Ohio, and has three grown children. Her website can be found at www.louiseborden.com.

Allan Drummond holds a B.A. in graphic design and an M.A. in illustration. In 2004 he became chair of the Savannah College of Art and Design. www.allandrummond.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0547417462
• ISBN 13: 9780547417462
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Drummond Allan
• Number of pages: 80