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The Red Bicycle
The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary Bicycle
Jude IsabellaSeries: CitizenKid4.6
(15)
About
Leo rides his beloved red bicycle to school, soccer practice and everywhere in between. He is devastated when he outgrows Big Red. But when Leo learns of a bicycle donation program, he perks up – someone who really needs his bike can give it a new life. Little does he know that Big Red will change other people's lives, too. Follow the bike as it travels to West Africa, where it helps people in Burkina Faso bring goods to the market, and serves as a makeshift ambulance, proving that an ordinary bicycle can be truly extraordinary.
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Reviews
"A strong option for social studies curricula, this noteworthy title will encourage kids to think globally."
School Library Journal
"Isabella's straightforward and specific prose is brought to life by Shin's textured and upbeat illustrations, which provide windows into the different places along Big Red's route."
The Horn Book Magazine
Extended Details
- ATOSGrade Level 4
- Interest LevelsLG
- Lexile800L
- SeriesCitizenKid