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The Not So Quiet Life of Marcel Marceau
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The Not So Quiet Life of Marcel Marceau explores the life of the most famous mime of the twentieth century. Before his rise to fame, Marcel Marceau was a young Jewish Frenchman living under the shadow of World War II. Born in Strasbourg as Marcel Mangel,...
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An exquisite and moving picture book about Marcel Marceau's courageous acts in the French Resistance and how he became the famous mime we know. Illustrated by two-time Caldecott Honoree Pamela Zagarenski.
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The Not So Quiet Life of Marcel Marceau explores the life of the most famous mime of the twentieth century. Before his rise to fame, Marcel Marceau was a young Jewish Frenchman living under the shadow of World War II. Born in Strasbourg as Marcel Mangel, he fled to Paris ahead of the Nazi invaders and joined his brother in the Resistance.
Discover the thrilling true story of Marcel's courageous youth and how his resistance work not only saved lives but also led to his debut as a mime artist.
Perfect for:
- Readers aged 6 and up who are fascinated by real stories of courage
- Lovers of amazing true stories such as The Little Refugee and The Happiest Boy on Earth
- Families who want to introduce their children to a significant artist who has a unique place in history
- Classroom use in primary school settings when discussing the Holocaust, especially the French Resistance
- Gift giving to the art lover or collector of picture books
Praise for The Not So Quiet Life of Marcel Marceau
- 'A treasure for children ... equal parts heartbreaking and revealing.' Foreword
- 'An engrossing window into a lesser-known side of a gifted performer—and wartime hero.' Kirkus Reviews
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761182945
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 June 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 204.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 48
About the Author
JENN BAILEY is the author of the beloved series that began with A Friend for Henry. Her work has received the American Library Association's Schneider Family Award in 2024, and the Theodore Geisel Honor Award in 2024. She is also an editor, a documentarian, a blue-ribbon pie baker, and an eager traveller. She lives in Kansas with her husband, Kevin. Visit her online at jennbailey.com
SHERRY BUSHUE is an author, entrepreneur, and founder of Kuzidi, a nonprofit charity serving children who suffer trauma. Once a medical social worker, she continues her lifelong advocacy to empower children and to share untold stories. Sherry lives in Kansas, captivated by Midwest thunderstorms. Visit Kuzidi.org
PAMELA ZAGARENSKI is the winner of two Caldecott Honors, for Red Sings from Treetops and Sleep Like a Tiger. As well as illustrating picture books, she is the creator of Sacredbee, a gift card line. She lives in Stonington, Connecticut. Visit her online at pzagarenski.com and on Instagram at @sacredbee
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