The Bicycle Man

The amazing tricks two American soldiers perform on a borrowed bicycle are a fitting finale for the school sports day festivities in a small village in occupied Japan.

About the author

Allen Say was born in Yokohama, Japan, and came to the United States when he was sixteen. His many treasured books for children include Tree of Cranes, Allison, and the Caldecott Medal–winning Grandfather's Journey. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Summary

The amazing tricks two American soldiers perform on a borrowed bicycle are a fitting finale for the school sports day festivities in a small village in occupied Japan.

Additional text

"A delightful story." Kirkus Reviews

Product details

• Authors: Allen Say
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.03.1989
• EAN: 9780395506523
• ISBN: 978-0-395-50652-3
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 233 mm x 222 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 172 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars, Children's Books / Ages 4-8 Fiction, JUVENILE FICTION: School & Education, JUVENILE FICTION: Boys & Men, JUVENILE FICTION: People & Places / Asia, JUVENILE FICTION: Art, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / Asia, JUVENILE FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Cycling, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / Military & Wars, JUVENILE FICTION: Diversity & Multicultural, JUVENILE FICTION: War & Military, JUVENILE FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Gymnastics *