The Bicycle Spy
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016 · Est. 4.5 hour read

The Bicycle Spy

Written by Yona Zeldis McDonough

A young cyclist's daring ride could save lives during wartime France.

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208 pages· 31,850 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 650L
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Bookroo's summary

In 1942 France, young Marcel dreams of the Tour de France, but war has canceled the race. When he discovers his friend's family is in danger, Marcel must embark on a perilous bicycle journey to deliver secret information. With soldiers at every turn and plans unraveling, can Marcel's quick thinking save his friend and secure his own future? The stakes are high, and the ride of his life awaits.

From the publisher

Can Marcel make the ride of his life?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. He dreams of someday competing in the Tour de France, the greatest bicycle race. But ever since Germany’s occupation of France began two years ago, in 1940, the race has been canceled. 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. 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. And when nothing ends up going according to plan, it’s up to him to keep pedaling and think quickly… because his friend, her family, and his own future hang in the balance.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
208
Words
31,850
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
650L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~P
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
185100
Publication
Published
April 7, 2020
First published
September 27, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545850964

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