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The Brave Cyclist

by Amalia Hoffman

Illustrator: Chiara Fedele

Ages: 9+

Published: 2019

Publisher: Capstone Editions/Capstone

ISBN: 978-1-68446-063-2

Keywords: World War II, Resistance, Cyclists

ARC During World War II, cycling champion Gino Bartali used his biking speed and strength to deliver documents for Jews to escape fascist Italy. Colorful, detailed illustrations. Back matter.