| The Little Ships: The Heroic Rescue at Dunkirk in World War II Contributor(s): Borden, Louise (Author), Foreman, Michael (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0689808275 ISBN-13: 9780689808272 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 1997 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 95052557 |
| Lexile Measure: 780 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 10.32" W x 10.32" (0.61 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 21156 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| 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. |