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Title: Curious George Escapes the War
This intriguing nonfiction magazine article has a few holes punched in it. Can you help me figure out which vocabulary words best fit the blanks? Perfect for English language learners!
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While reading the "Curious George" books, you might the time George learns to ride a bicycle. You might also be surprised to learn that if the authors of "Curious George" hadn't ridden their own bikes out of Paris, that monkey might never have existed.
War in Europe during the 1940s was destroying large cities and small alike. Margret and H.A. Rey were worried that the war would come find them in their home of Paris, France. Many people were leaving the city, of the German soldiers who were marching toward them. In only a few days, the soldiers would arrive. There were no more trains in Paris, and the couple didn't own a car. They decided they would have to Paris on bikes. H.A. Rey, the man who illustrated the "Curious George" books, the city, but he soon discovered there were no more bikes left. Other people had already them and fled. The took quick action and built two bikes from some old bike parts. He and his wife escaped Paris in the morning, only hours before the German soldiers arrived.
It's not easy carrying everything from your life on a bicycle, but Margret and H.A. Rey found space for some of their clothes and, more importantly to them, a . Located in its pages was a monkey named Fifi, who would later be named George. Riding their bikes across France, the couple made their way out of the country and arrived in New York City. They would the "Curious George" books in America, and soon the curious little monkey would be read about by children all across the country. The war hadn't stopped him.
Here's a short glossary of the terms used in this article along with an example sentence. If you want to know more about the topic of the article itself, skip to the end!
- recall (verb): To bring a memory or thought back to mind
Example: As they discussed their vacation, he could easily recall the fun they had on the beach.
- fictional (adjective): Created from imagination and not real
Example: The story was about a fictional dragon who could talk to humans.
- village (noun): A small community or group of houses in a rural area
Example: The old village was surrounded by green hills and farmland.
- terrified (adjective): Extremely frightened or filled with fear
Example: She was terrified when she saw the large spider crawling toward her.
- operate (verb): To work or control a machine or system
Example: He learned how to operate the new computer program in class today.
- flee (verb): To run away from danger or a harmful situation
Example: The villagers had to flee when a wildfire spread through the area.
- scour (verb): To search thoroughly for something
Example: They scoured the library for a book on ancient civilizations.
- purchase (verb): To buy something by paying for it
Example: She decided to purchase a new pair of shoes after seeing them on sale.
-illustrator (noun): A person who creates drawings or images for books or other materials
Example: The illustrator used bright colors to bring the children's story to life.
-manuscript (noun): A written or typed document that is not yet published
Example: He submitted his manuscript to a publisher, hoping to turn it into a novel.
- eventually (adverb): After a long time or after several events
Example: After weeks of practice, she eventually mastered playing the piano.
- publish (verb): To prepare and issue a book or other work for public sale or reading
Example: The author was thrilled when her book was finally published and available in stores.
Additional reading: The story of Margret and H.A. Rey's escape is just as adventurous as any "Curious George" tale. What many people don't realize is that the couple's journey was even more difficult than it sounds. During their escape, they had to pass through multiple checkpoints where soldiers examined their papers and belongings. They were lucky to have passports and documentation showing they were not a threat, which wasn't the case for everyone escaping the war. The manuscript they carried with them was one of the few things they had time to save when they packed. It was so important to them because creating stories together was how they had built their life and careers. Once they made it to New York, the Reys not only published "Curious George" but also wrote and illustrated other books for children. Their escape on bicycles didn't just save their lives; it also preserved stories that would bring joy to generations of readers.
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