The miracle & tragedy of the Dionne quintuplets
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Publisher:
Schwartz & Wade Books
Publication Date:
[2019]
Edition:
First edition
Language:
English
Description
"When they were born on May 28, 1934, quintuplets Yvonne, Annette, Cécile, Émilie, and Marie captivated the world, defying medical history with every breath they took. In an effort to protect them from hucksters and showmen, the Ontario government took custody of the quints, sequestering them in a private, custom-built hospital across the road from their family. Here, Sarah Miller reconstructs their unprecedented upbringing with depth and subtlety, illustrating not only their resilience, but also the unique bond of their sisterhood"--
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ISBN:
9781524713829
9781524713812
9781524713812
Accelerated Reader:
MG+
Level 7.8, 14 Points
Level 7.8, 14 Points
Lexile measure:
1110L
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| Grouping Language | English (eng) |
| Last Grouping Update | 2025-06-24 00:47:25AM |
| Last Indexed | 2025-07-04 22:48:04PM |
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Dionne quintuplets -- Juvenile literature
French-Canadians -- Ontario -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Quintuplets -- Ontario -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Sisters -- Ontario -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
French-Canadians -- Ontario -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Quintuplets -- Ontario -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Sisters -- Ontario -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
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The miracle & tragedy of the Dionne quintuplets
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The miracle & tragedy of the Dionne quintuplets / by Sarah Miller
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The miracle & tragedy of the Dionne quintuplets
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Dionne quintuplets
French-Canadians
Quintuplets
Sisters
French-Canadians
Quintuplets
Sisters
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