When he later discovers that his friend's entire family is in imminent danger, Marcel knows he can help - but it will involve taking a risky bicycle ride to pass along covert information. Now there are soldiers everywhere, interrupting Marcel's rides with checkpoints and questioning.Then Marcel learns two big secrets, and he realizes there are worse things about the war than a canceled race. But ever since Germany's occupation of France began two years ago, in 1940, the race has been canceled.
He dreams of someday competing in the Tour de France, the greatest bicycle race. Annotation: Marcel loves riding his bicycle, whether he's racing through the streets of his small town in France or making bread deliveries for his parents' bakery.Subject: History and Historical Fiction.
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