| A Giraffe Goes to Paris Contributor(s): Holmes, Mary Tavener (Author), Harris, John (Author), Cannell, Jon (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0761455957 ISBN-13: 9780761455950 Publisher: Two Lions OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Europe - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Giraffes - Juvenile Fiction | Travel |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2009019047 |
| Lexile Measure: 760 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.7" W x 11" (1.05 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Cultural Region - French |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 136406 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Imagine a giraffe that can sail from Alexandria, Egypt, to Marseille, France, in a boat with a special hole for her neck. Imagine a giraffe that can walk from Marseille to Paris in forty-one days, wearing stylish boots and a cape. Imagine a giraffe that captures the attention of a hundred thousand spectators in Paris as she parades through the city, inspiring paintings, poetry, porcelain designs, and even an exotic hairstyle. Imagine Belle, a gift from the pasha of Egypt to the king of France in 1827, a giraffe who made history. This book presents Belle's true story, told in the imagined words of her devoted Sudanese caretaker, Atir, who accompanied her on her journey to Paris and stayed with her till her death eighteen years later. Illustrated with artifacts and paintings from the nineteenth century and with Jon Cannell's jaunty artwork, Belle's remarkable story both captivates and informs. An author's note and pronunciation guide are included. |