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Description
Italian cyclist Gino Bartali, winner of the 1938 Tour de France, secretly worked with the Italian resistance to save Jewish men, women, children and others from certain death during World War II. Text includes mild violence.Themes include prejudice.
Quick Summary
Kids will love discovering that a famous bicycle racer was actually a secret superhero who saved lives during World War II while everyone thought he was just racing his bike. The Story of the Charlotte Bobcats is packed with hidden messages, dangerous secret missions, and a brave Italian cyclist who used his fame as a cover to smuggle documents that helped Jewish families escape danger. If your kid loves historical mysteries and true stories about ordinary people doing extraordinary things, they'll pedal right through this book. Perfect for kids in grades 2-4 who are ready for a short, inspiring read that proves heroes come in all shapes and sizes, even on bicycles.