About the book
“In an old house in Paris
that was covered with vines
lived twelve little girls
in two straight lines
the smallest one was Madeline.”
Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers, even after 75 years. Join Madeline in another adventure when she and Pepito run off to join the carnival with a band of traveling gypsies!
Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal.
Editions of Madeline and the Gypsies
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670446827
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140566475
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140502619
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780670050819
Read an Excerpt
“In an old house in Paris
that was covered with vines
lived twelve little girls
in two straight lines
the smallest one was Madeline.”
Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers, even after 75 years. Join Madeline in another adventure when she and Pepito run off to join the carnival with a band of traveling gypsies!
Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madeline and the Gypsies about?
“In an old house in Paris
that was covered with vines
lived twelve little girls
in two straight lines
the smallest one was Madeline.”
Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers, even after 75 years. Join Madeline in another adventure when she and Pepito run off to join the carnival with a band of traveling gypsies!
Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Madeline and the Gypsies?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Madeline and the Gypsies?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670446827
Is Madeline and the Gypsies part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Madeline
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Madeline and the Gypsies?
Ludwig Bemelmans
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Madeline and the Gypsies is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670446827) and paperback(ISBN 9780140566475) and paperback(ISBN 9780140502619) and paperback(ISBN 9780670050819)
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