A stirring, uplifting and elegantly packaged saga. A wordless, frenetic spread dramatizes their part in "the largest motorized evacuation in history." At last they reached America, where Fifi, too, found a home, at Houghton Mifflin-and a new name. Since trains had stopped running, they tried to buy bicycles, but shops were sold out, so Hans bought spare parts and built two bikes. The details of the Reys' escape from Paris underscore the sense of urgency. The couple then moved to Paris, where they began writing and illustrating children's books, including one starring a "very curious Borden sketches the childhoods of Hans and Margret, both raised in Jewish families in Hamburg, who in 1935 teamed up professionally, and then married, in Rio de Janeiro (where, curiously and quite satisfyingly, they had two mischievous pet marmosets). His illustrations display a whimsy and energy appealingly reminiscent of the Reys' art, while still uniquely his own the artist also effectively conveys the somber side of this extraordinary story. Rey by Louise Borden and Allan Drummond In 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled their Paris home as the German army advanced. Drummond's watercolors add a spirited splash of color to the handsomely designed paper-over-board volume. The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A.
Reproductions of Hans Rey's diary entries, letters from publishers and photos-many taken by Margret-lend the book authenticity and immediacy. Watch this video from the 2014 Literacy Retreat where Kristina Smekens identifies her favorite features of this title.The legendary tale about the Reys' 1940 flight from Paris on bicycles just before the Nazis stormed the City of Light comes into clear focus here, thanks to Borden's diligent research and lucid writing. Poetry, Expository Writing: Literary Nonfiction
A perfect book for Curious George fans of all ages. Borden (Author), Allan Drummond (Illustrator) 275 ratings Part of: Curious George (203 books) See all formats and editions Kindle 6. Rey Paperback Bargain Price, Augby Louise W. 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.įollow 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. The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Louise Borden combed primary resources, including Hans Rey's pocket diaries, to tell this dramatic true story. They began their harrowing journey on bicycles, pedaling to Southern France with children's book manuscripts among their few possessions. In 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled their Paris home as the German army advanced. The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Louise Borden combed primary resources, including Hans Rey’s pocket diaries, to tell this dramatic true story. Literary Nonfiction / Nonfiction Narrative
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