1937: Angelo and his father are supposed to be relaxing in the French countryside. Instead, they're trying to invent the world's first car for the masses—while hiding their plans from Nazi spies. Note on the true story that inspired The Tin Snail. Black-and-white chapter-opening illustrations.
Topics Automobiles. Automobile design and construction. Fathers and sons. Italians. World War II (1939-1945). The French Resistance. French history. The German occupation of France, 1940-1945. Family life.
SRC Level 5.400000
SRC Points 16.000000
Lexile 830L
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-01-11
JLG Release Date Apr 2016
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Advanced Readers Plus (Grades 6-8)
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