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Madeline's Rescue

by Ludwig Bemelmans

Assigned across 1 curriculum list

Madeline's Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans is assigned in US schools at grades k–3. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Madeline's Rescue is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range
Grades K–3
Pages
65
Reading time
about 1h 10m (est.)
First published
1953
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13
9780140566512
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About this book

Winner of the Caldecott Medal “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline.” Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers even after 75 years! When Madeline falls into the river Seine and nearly drowns, a courageous canine comes to her rescue. Now Genevieve the dog is Madeline's cherished pet, and the envy of all the other girls. What can be done when there's just not enough hound to go around? Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Re

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Why widely assigned

This Juvenile Fiction title, typically at grades k–3. Written in the 1950s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

Common questions

What grade level is Madeline's Rescue?
Madeline's Rescue is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades K–3. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read Madeline's Rescue?
It takes about 1h 10m to read Madeline's Rescue (65 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 70 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Madeline's Rescue?
Madeline's Rescue appears on reading lists for Caldecott Medal. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Madeline's Rescue banned in schools?
Madeline's Rescue does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Why this book is on this list

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades K–3 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: award-winner.
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