The brave cyclist the true story of a Holocaust hero
"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...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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North Mankato, Minnesota :
Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint,
[2019]
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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"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm |
| Audience: | Ages: 9-10. Grades: 4-6. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781684460632 1684460638 |
