Bibliograph

Maurice and his dictionary, a true story, written by Cary Fagan ; illustrated by Enzo Lord Mariano ; edited by Karen Li

Type

Label

Maurice and his dictionary, a true story, written by Cary Fagan ; illustrated by Enzo Lord Mariano ; edited by Karen Li

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 56)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

8-12, Brodart

resource.interestGradeLevel

3-7, Brodart

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Maurice and his dictionary

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Oclc number

1128816758

Responsibility statement

written by Cary Fagan ; illustrated by Enzo Lord Mariano ; edited by Karen Li

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, LG, 3.3, .5, 509931.

Sub title

a true story

Summary

This is the story of one refugee family's harrowing journey, based on author Cary Fagan's own family history. The graphic novel follows a young Jewish boy, Maurice, and his family as they flee their home in Belgium during the Second World War. They travel by train to Paris, through Spain to Portugal, and finally across the ocean to Jamaica, where they settle in an internment camp. All the while, Maurice is intent on continuing his education and growing up to be a lawyer. He overcomes obstacles to find a professor to study with, works toward a high school diploma while in the camp, and is ultimately accepted to university in Canada. His English dictionary becomes a beloved tool and beacon of hope through the danger and turmoil of the family's migration. Moments of lightness and humor balance the darkness in this powerful story of one refugee family's courage and resilience, and of the dictionary that came to represent their freedom

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification

Contributor

Creator