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The Bicycle Spy
The Bicycle Spy | Yona Zeldis McDonough
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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.
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megnews
The Bicycle Spy | Yona Zeldis McDonough
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In this middle grade historical novel, a young boy with dreams of the Tour de France unwittingly becomes a member of the French Resistance.

sblbooks I read this one a couple of years ago. I loved it! 5 stars 1y
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Zoe-h
The Bicycle Spy | Yona Zeldis McDonough
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A nice and short middle-grade book. It is generally hard for me to find middle-grade books I really enjoy. I normally can‘t get behind the writing style. At the beginning of this book, McDonough style wasn‘t my favorite. But then towards the middle, she really found her footing and improved heavily. 4⭐️

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Kshakal
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Such a great juvenile historical fiction read!! My love for historical fiction books started with a book targeted for this age group and am so glad that kids have even more options these days!!

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sblbooks
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Set during World War II in a small town in France. Marcel is 12 years old, he rides his bike making deliveries for his parents bakery. One day he finds a secret note in a loaf of bread, and realizes his parents are part of the resistance. He then befriends the new Jewish girl at school. When a bully finds out and reports her, Marcel and his parents must help her escape the Nazis.
#historicalfiction #MiddleGradeMay @SaturnDoo @megnews

SaturnDoo This looks good. I ❤ HF!!!! 5y
sblbooks @SaturnDoo historical fiction is probably my favorite genre 5y
megnews @sblbooks @saturndoo Historical Fiction is my favorite genre too. 5y
SaturnDoo @sblbooks @megnews wow, we have more in common than just middle grade books 💜 I am really going to have to keep up with both of you and what you're reading. I was just thinking today about how I was going to miss the tags when the month was over. I have been really enjoying it. I have a few more that I hope to finish this weekend/week ☺ 5y
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The Bicycle Spy | Yona Zeldis McDonough
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Great YA novel about a family in Aucoin, France 🇫🇷 who are part of the French resistance in WWII. Marcel rides his bike to deliver bread loaves with secrets baked inside.

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Kempfme
The Bicycle Spy | Yona Zeldis McDonough
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Great historic story of humanity and heroism.