Title:
The brave cyclist : the true story of a Holocaust hero
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Summary:
"Once a skinny and weak child, Gino Bartali rose to become a Tour de France champion and one of cycling's greatest stars. But all that seemed unimportant when his country came under the grip of a brutal dictator and entered World War II on the side of Nazi Germany. Bartali might have appeared a mere bystander to the harassment and hatred directed toward Italy's Jewish people, but secretly he accepted a role in a dangerous plan to help them. Putting his own life at risk, Bartali used his speed and endurance on a bike to deliver documents Jewish people needed to escape harm. His inspiring story reveals how one person could make a difference against violence and prejudice during the time of the Holocaust".
Year Published:
2019
Physical Description:
40 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Age Interest level:
Ages: 9-10.
Grade Interest level:
Grades: 4-6.
Awards:
A Junior Library Guild selection.
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ISBN:
9781684460632
Publisher:
North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint, [2019]