The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy is a read aloud book. Carmen agra deedy s awardwinning retelling of a powerful world war ii legend. I have a signed copy of this book from an authors visit at my childs elementary school years ago. Scholastic press was released in 2017 and rita and ralphs rotten day was published in march 2020. Deedy is the author of nine childrens books written in english, with two titles published in spanish. In 1940, nazis occupied denmark and king christian x, beloved amongst his people, has to. Grand view elementary school library manhattan beach california. When the order goes out that all jews must wear a yellow star on their clothes, the king has an idea that might just work. The yellow star by carmen agra deedy and illustrated by. Carmen agra deedy is a new york times bestselling author and has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. The yellow star by carmen agra deedy and illustrated by henri. The yellow star the legend of king christian x of denmark.
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During wwii, king christian x of denmark worked hard to take care of his people all his people. What is the significance of the yellow star on the last page of the story. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy and henri sorensen early in the year 1940, in the country of denmark, there were only danes. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. All of her books were published by peachtree publishers. The yellow star goodreads meet your next favorite book. Awardwinning childrens book author and storyteller carmen agra deedy was born in havana, cuba in 1960. The book is based on a legend, but more interesting are the true facts about. Scholastic press was released in 2017 and rita and ralphs rotten day. Without the yellow star to point them out, the jews. Carmen agra deedys awardwinning retelling of a powerful world wa. These three countries felt that the treaty of versailles which was signed after world. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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