The Brave Cyclist The True Story of A Holocaust Hero |
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Author:
| Hoffman, Amalia |
Illustrator:
| Fedele, Chiara |
ISBN: | 978-1-68446-064-9 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2019 |
Publisher: | Capstone
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Imprint: | Capstone Editions |
Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
List Price: | USD $9.95 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionOnce 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.