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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)

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ISBN: 0689853963 ISBN-13: 9780689853968
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2003
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.

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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century

Dewey: E

LCCN: 95052557

Age Level: 9-12

Grade Level: 4-7

Lexile Measure: 780 AD (Adult Directed Text)

Physical Information: 0.13" H x 10" W x 7.54" L (0.26 lbs) 32 pages

Themes:
- Chronological Period - 20th Century

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product

Review Citations: PW Notes and Reprints 01/13/2003 pg. 63
Publishers Weekly 01/13/2003

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.

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