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Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot : A True Story of the Berlin Airlift and the Candy That Dropped from the Sky by Margot Theis Raven (2002, Hardcover)

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Life was grim in 1948 West Berlin, Germany. Without outside help, over 2.2 million people would die. She has won five national awards, including an IRA Teacher's Choice award. Ms. Raven earned her degree in English from Rosemont College and attended Villanova University for theater study, and Kent State University for German language.

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN-10
1585360694
ISBN-13
9781585360697
eBay Product ID (ePID)
150690458

Product Key Features

Book Title
Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot : A True Story of the Berlin Airlift and the Candy That Dropped from the Sky
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Topic
Europe / Germany, History / Europe, History / Military & Wars, Transportation / Aviation, History / United States / 20th Century
Illustrator
Yes, Frankenhuyzen, Gijsbert Van
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction, History
Author
Margot Theis Raven
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
18 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2002-001887
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
First Grade
Dewey Decimal
943/.1550874
Grade To
Fourth Grade
Synopsis
The true story of a young German girl, Mercedes Simon, and of the American pilot, Gail Halvorsen, who shared hope and joy with the children of West Berlin by dropping candy-filled parachutes during the Airlift., A True Story of the Berlin Airlift and the Candy that Dropped from the Sky. Life was grim in 1948 West Berlin, Germany. Josef Stalin blockaded all ground routes coming in and out of Berlin to cut off West Berliners from all food and essential supplies. Without outside help, over 2.2 million people would die. Thus began the Berlin Airlift, a humanitarian rescue mission that utilized British and American airplanes and pilots to fly in needed supplies. As one of the American pilots participating in the Airlift mission, Lt. Gail S. Halvorsen helped to provide not only nourishment to the children but also gave them a reason to hope for a better world. From one thoughtful, generous act came a lifelong relationship between Lt. Gail and the children of Berlin. This is the true story of a seven-year-old girl named Mercedes who lived in West Berlin during the Airlift and of the American who came to be known as the Chocolate Pilot. Artist Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen's evocative paintings illuminate Margot Theis Raven's powerful story of hope, friendship and remembrance. About the Author: Margot Theis Raven has been a professional writer working in the fields of radio, television, magazines, newspapers, and children's books for thirty years. She has won five national awards, including an IRA Teacher's Choice award. Ms. Raven earned her degree in English from Rosemont College and attended Villanova University for theater study, and Kent State University for German language. About the Illustrator: Born in the Netherlands, Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in Holland. He immigrated to the United States in 1976, and years later he became a children's book illustrator. Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot is Nick's ninth children's book with Sleeping Bear Press.
LC Classification Number
DD881.R38 2002

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item 1 Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot: A True Story of the Berlin Airlift and the Can
AU $32.81
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item 2 SIGNED! Mercedes & the Chocolate Pilot 1st Ed HCDJ Raven Gail S. Halvorsen LDS
AU $48.07
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5 out of 5 stars
by marlenebey01 Apr, 2016
Touching insight revealing humanity during WWII
When WWII is experienced through the eyes of children, they see only how events affect the things in their own world. Normal life is disrupted. Enter an American pilot who takes it on himself to show compassion on the war-torn population. How are his acts of kindness received? How does it affect the children involved? Be sure to read this story. Children can relate; adults will be instructed. This story has stayed with me for years after reading it the first time!
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by yacoubian30 Apr, 2020
Fantastic book -- appealing to adults as well as children!
Wonderful book. Heartwarming, true story told in a winsome manner. Nice illustrations. Definitely a winner!
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5 out of 5 stars
by mnicowill28 Jan, 2019
Excellent Book
What a lovely book and story. Thanks!
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5 out of 5 stars
by pfeifferjc06 Jun, 2018
Little known but great story
This is a little known story of servicemen in World War II. Very good.
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5 out of 5 stars
by rebecca2010-201...19 May, 2020
Captivating
The story was very well written and very captivating! It held my daughters attention all the way through to the end!
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by rogers-transloa...07 Aug, 2017
Super!!!!!!
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by stuffidontneeda...27 May, 2024
Thanks so much - it is fabulous!
Thanks so much - it is fabulous!
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Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot : A True Story of the Berlin Airlift and the Candy That Dropped from the Sky by Margot Theis Raven (2002, Hardcover)

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Touching insight revealing humanity during WWII

Fantastic book -- appealing to adults as well as children!

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