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The Little Ships: The Heroic Rescue at Dunkirk in World War II Reprint Edition
Contributor(s): Borden, Louise (Author), Foreman, Michael (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0689853963     ISBN-13: 9780689853968
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
OUR PRICE:   $8.09  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 2003
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Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Annotation: The true story of the rescue of more than 500,000 British and French soldiers trapped in France in 1940 is told in this age-appropriate book that details the mission of the "little ships" in a legendary armada. Many yearned to be a part of this mission--including a little girl who wanted more than anything to be a part of a worthy cause. Full-color illustrations.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century
Dewey: E
LCCN: 95052557
Lexile Measure: 780
Physical Information: 0.13" H x 10" W x 7.54" (0.26 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 21156
Reading Level: 4.5   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
In May of 1940 -- the early days of World War II -- half a million British and French soldiers were trapped in France. Weak and wounded, they needed aid. Help came in the form of countless small craft, steered by brave young men, in the legendary armada of little ships that sailed aross the English Channel. Many people wanted to be a part of the rescue mission. Here is the story of a girl who was so determined to help that she disguised herself as a boy to blend in with the men as they sailed toward Dunkirk.

Contributor Bio(s): Borden, Louise: - Louise Borden graduated from Denison University with a degree in history. She taught first graders and preschoolers and later was a part-owner of a bookstore in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to writing children's books, she also speaks regularly to young students about the writing process. Her books include Good Luck, Mrs. K!, which won the Christopher Medal, and The A+ Custodian. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and you can visit her at LouiseBorden.com.