Gustaf Håkansson was sixty-six years old. In 1951, he was barred from
joining the Tour of Sweden due to his age. He participated unofficially,
riding his bicycle over 1,000 miles and, to the delight of his
countrymen, finished first David Schwartz calls him Super Grandpa and
brings his historic bike ride to life. Schwartz's zesty narration,
enhanced by sound effects and Swedish fiddle music, will captivate
listeners ages 4 and up. Older audiences too will cherish this story of
a figure who shattered stereotypes about the elderly, and inspired
generations to pursue their dreams. [partial description in Spanish:
Una historia real en que un abuelo de 66 años gana el Tour de Suecia. La
edición de tapa dura incluye un CD con la narración del talentoso actor
mexicano Arturo Castilla.]
Junior Library Guild Selection