Bibliograph

The brave cyclist, the true story of a Holocaust hero, by Amalia Hoffman ; illustrated by Chiara Fedele

Type

Label

The brave cyclist, the true story of a Holocaust hero, by Amalia Hoffman ; illustrated by Chiara Fedele

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 9 to 12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 3 to 4

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The brave cyclist

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1085632171

Responsibility statement

by Amalia Hoffman ; illustrated by Chiara Fedele

Sub title

the true story of a Holocaust hero

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"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

adolescent

Classification