The Not So Quiet Life of Marcel Marceau

Name: The Not So Quiet Life of Marcel Marceau
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781761182945
Price: 32.99 NZD
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By Sherry Bushue and Jenn Bailey

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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,... Read More

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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.

Description

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

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jenn Bailey Sherry Bushue

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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