A fascinating visual history of Notre-Dame, "the World's Cathedral," that highlights the burning and reconstruction of the cherished building from award-winning author-illustrator Lynn Curlee.
On April 15, 2019, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris was almost destroyed by fire, an event that shocked and riveted the entire world as it played out in real time on TV and across the internet.
The story of the fire and its aftermath, along with the rebuilding of the historic cathedral, offers an exciting narrative around which Lynn Curlee builds an illustrated story for middle grade readers about this internationally cherished monument.
In the way that only he can, Lynn illuminates captivating information about cathedrals, gothic architecture, French history, restoration of old buildings, heroism under fire, and even Quasimodo, the famous Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
| ISBN: | 9781665971836 |
| Publication date: | 7th May 2026 |
| Author: | Lynn Curlee |
| Publisher: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 43 pages |
| Series: | Lynn Curlee Wonders of the World |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Architecture, buildings and construction Educational: History |
A fascinating visual history of Notre-Dame, "the World's Cathedral," that highlights the burning and reconstruction of the cherished building from award-winning author-illustrator Lynn Curlee.
On April 15, 2019, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris was almost destroyed by fire, an event that shocked and riveted the entire world as it played out in real time on TV and across the internet.
The story of the fire and its aftermath, along with the rebuilding of the historic cathedral, offers an exciting narrative around which Lynn Curlee builds an illustrated story for middle grade readers about this internationally cherished monument.
In the way that only he can, Lynn illuminates captivating information about cathedrals, gothic architecture, French history, restoration of old buildings, heroism under fire, and even Quasimodo, the famous Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
Notre-Dame features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Architecture, buildings and construction, Educational: History
Notre-Dame is available in Hardback
Notre-Dame was written by Lynn Curlee and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Notre-Dame has 43 pages
Yes it is part of Lynn Curlee Wonders of the World series
£11.69