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How did the Reys escape the Nazis?

The Reys escaped Paris just two days before the Nazis occupied the city. The couple fled on bicycles that Hans had assembled from spare parts, traveling from France to Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and finally New York City. They had left Paris with only some food, clothing, and the manuscripts for the Curious George books.