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__The Journey that Saved Curious George: the True Wartime Escape of Margaret and H.A. Rey__ by Louise Borden; illustrated by Allan Drummond; published 2005. B Rey

Summary: Tells how the creators of "Curious George" narrowly escaped capture by the Nazis while fleeing Paris on their bicycles during World War II.

Activities: Create a map marking the Rey's journey to America. Make a timeline of events. Talk about the research process. Louise had to do a lot of research looking at primary sources to unearth the path the Rey's took to America.

Weblinks: Suggested Activities - http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/cgsite/journey_lp.shtml Interview with Louise Borden - http://www.kidsreads.com/authors/au-borden-louise.asp#talk0509 Biography of H.A. and Margaret Rey - http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/cgsite/curiousaboutgeorge.shtml Click [|HERE] to search for more books by H.A. and Margaret Rey available at Noblesville Schools. New York Times Article - http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/13/books/13geor.html