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Maybelle the Cable Car

Pages
42
Published
1952
Language
English

Synopsis

Maybelle, a beloved San Francisco cable car, faces an uncertain future as the city considers replacing its historic transportation. This charming picture story follows Maybelle and her fellow cable cars as they bravely fight for their place in the city they call home. It's a tale of resilience and the importance of preserving cherished traditions.

About the author

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Virginia Lee Burton

Virginia Lee Burton (August 30, 1909 – October 15, 1968), also known by her married name, Virginia Demetrios, was an American illustrator and children's book author. She wrote and illustrated seven children's books, including Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (1939), and The Little House (1943), which won the Caldecott Medal. She also illustrated six books by other authors. Burton founded the textile collective, Folly Cove Designers, in Cape Ann, Massachusetts, which had numerous museum exhi...

Characters

MaybelleProtagonist
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