The Avion My Uncle Flew

by Cyrus Fisher, Jamin Still (Illustrator), Richard Floethe (Illustrator)

Overview

Originally published: New York: Appleton, 1946.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781948959001
Publisher:	Purple House Press
Publication date:	02/28/2020
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

	List of Illustrations	vi
	Preface	vii
1	My Father Returns	1
2	The Man with the Crooked Beard	8
3	The Bargain	28
4	Oncle Paul	43
5	Le Village de St. Chamant	61
6	La Maison de Ta Mere	83
7	The Pig of the Mayor	101
8	Le Trouble Vient	116
9	Charles Veut Voir l'Avion de Mon Oncle Paul	128
10	L'Avion Est Casse	147
11	Monsieur Simonis Voit Charles et Moi	168
12	"L'Avion Est Pret a Partir!"	187
13	Le Jour de la Fete	204
14	La Lettre	230

Editorial Reviews

I can't think of many, if any, stories with such an engaging blend of suspense, thrills, mystery, humor— and, yes, I have to say: charm. Plus, giving the reader, bit by bit, a remarkably good working knowledge of French without tears. More significant, I think it shows that young people can learn a lot more and a lot sooner than one might imagine. Don't be timid about giving kids a chance to learn quickly about a great many things.” —Lloyd Alexander, French linguist and author of the Newbery Medal winner The High King

From the Publisher

I can't think of many, if any, stories with such an engaging blend of suspense, thrills, mystery, humor— and, yes, I have to say: charm. Plus, giving the reader, bit by bit, a remarkably good working knowledge of French without tears. More significant, I think it shows that young people can learn a lot more and a lot sooner than one might imagine. Don't be timid about giving kids a chance to learn quickly about a great many things.

French linguist and author of the Newbery Medal wi Lloyd Alexander