Madeline
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[edit] Introduction
Madeline is a popular children’s book series written by American author Ludwig Beleman. The first book in the series, Madeline, was published in 1939. The book was very successful, and between the 1940s and 1950s Bemelman wrote many more sequels to the original. Bemelman’s grandson, Mr. Bemelmans-Mariano, continues the series of books to this day. There are 16 Madeline books on the market at the moment with more on they way! The books were later adapted into a television series and a feature film.
[edit] In Two Straight Lines...
The books, and the television show, show the adventures of Madeline's daily life in the late 1940's in France. Madeline is the smallest and youngest girl at her school but she is definatly the livliest and the most popular. Madeline is not afraid of anything, she laughs at tigers in the zoo, taunts bullies and even runs away to join a circus. She is also a very kind friend to the rest of her schoolmates, and never loses her lopsided smile. Madeline attends a convent school in the heart of France with eleven other students, they leave the house at half past nine everymorning in rain or shine. Miss Clavel is their teacher and nun, the girls of her school mean more to her than anything. Miss Clavel is espceially concerned about Madeline as she is an orphan and has no family.
Although Madeline is set in France, with french accents, it is also very popular all over the world. Madeline has many internet pages including an official website and fan club.