The Little Ships by Louise Borden
In May of 1940 -- the early days of World War I -- 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.
Louise Borden was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1949. Inspired by a grandmother who loved history, Borden grew up fascinated by the stories of ordinary people and their relation to historical events. An avid reader of nonfiction and historical fiction, Borden majored in history at Denison University. She worked as a teaching assistant and later as a teacher for young children and realized a lifelong dream when she became co-owner of The Bookshelf, a bookstore in her hometown of Cincinnati. In 1971, Borden (then Walker) married Peter Borden. It was when the younger of their two daughters started elementary school that Borden began work on her first children's book, Caps, Hats, Socks, and Mittens: A Book About the Four Seasons. Her love of history has come into play in many of the books that have followed, as has her experience - through both teaching and parenthood - with children's thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Borden enjoys playing tennis, watching baseball (she's still an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds), and reading, a pastime which keeps her mindful of the interests of her audience.
Ted Lewin will make a 45 minute slide presentation on the making of a picture book from manuscript to finished art. He will also talk about the books that he writes and illustrates which are inspired from his extensive travels around the world. A Q&A session follows at the end of the program.
Ted Lewin will make a 45 minute slide presentation on the making of a picture book from manuscript to finished art. He will also talk about the books that he writes and illustrates which are inspired from his extensive travels around the world. A Q&A session follows at the end of the program.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780689808272 |
| ISBN 10 | 0689808275 |
| Title | The Little Ships |
| Author | Louise Borden |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Margaret K. McElderry Books |
| Year published | 1997-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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