About the Author: Yona Zeldis McDonough is the award-winning author of 27 books for children and seven novels for adults. because his friend, her family, and his own future hang in the balance. And when nothing ends up going according to plan, it's up to him to keep pedaling and think quickly. 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. Then Marcel learns two big secrets, and he realizes there are worse things about the war than a canceled race. Now there are soldiers everywhere, interrupting Marcel's rides with checkpoints and questioning. 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. 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.
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