The Boy Who Biked the World Part 1 - by Humphreys Alastair (Paperback)

About the Book

Discover Africa by bicycle in book one of a delightful children's adaptation of Alastair Humphrey's journey around the world

Book Synopsis

Tom is a boy from England who dreams of being an adventurer. Everyone tells him he's crazy, so he decides to prove them wrong by going around the world on his bike! The first book of Tom's adventures follows him across Europe and from the top to the bottom of Africa.

Review Quotes

'An enjoyable adventure story packed full of facts. Would make great discussion points for primary school kids if used as a class reader, and it is also cross-curricular, covering subjects such as geography, religion, languages and a number of other subjects' - Book Zone For Boys

'It's entertaining but it also educates with its abundance of information, and is sure to inspire. A perfect choice for any parent of a would-be cycle adventurer' - Women's Cycling

About the Author

Alastair Humphreys spent four years cycling around the world, a journey of 46,000 miles across five continents. He also competed in the Marathon des Sables, the "toughest race on earth," running 150 miles through the Sahara desert. He is the author of Moods of Future Joys, Ten Lessons from the Road, and Thunder & Sunshine. Tom Morgan-Jones is an award-winning illustrator whose work has been widely and internationally published, from children's books and magazines to satirical board games.