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The butterfly

Patricia Polacco

197248 pagesabout 1 hour
1972
first published
  • 2000Philomel Books · ENGISBN 9780399231704
  • 2001Scholastic · ENGISBN 9780439287135
  • 2009Penguin Young Readers Group · 48 pages · ENGISBN 9780142413067
  • 1972Spoken Arts · ENGISBN 9780804568753
PlayfulWhimsicalShort readModern History

During the Nazi occupation of France, Monique's mother hides a Jewish family in her basement and tries to help them escape to freedom.

How it feels

MoodSad
AtmosphereBleak

Worth knowing

ViolenceFrequent
Written forMiddle grade

When and where

ThemesWar

Content notes

  • Warmoderateunreviewed

Quotesnone available

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