On the road to Africa
Humphreys, Alastair2011
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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. Discover Africa by bicyclein book oneof adelightful children's adaptation of Alastair Humphrey's journey around the world In this charming caricature of Alastair Humphreys' infamous circumnavigation of the world on his bike, children are swept along with the character of Tom, an adventurous boy who feels there must be more to life than school. The first part of The Boy Who Biked the World follows Tom leaving England, cycling through Europe and all the way through Africa to the tip of South Africa. Along the way, young readers are introduced not only to the various fascinating landscapes he passes through, but also to the various people who so happily embrace him as he traveled on his journey. With engaging illustrations, postcards, and journal entries throughout, this book provides an immersive experience for any young adventurer.
Main title:
On the road to Africa / Alastair Humphreys ; illustrated by Tom Morgan-Jones.
Imprint:
London : Eye Books, 2011.
Collation:
113 p. : ill., 1 map ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Boy who biked the world ; pt. 1.
ISBN:
9781903070758 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.92FICTION
Language:
English
Subject:
Voyages around the world -- Juvenile fictionCycling -- Europe -- Juvenile fictionCycling -- Africa -- Juvenile fictionChildren's and Teenage: Adventure FictionChildren's / Teenage fiction: Action & adventure storiesChildren's / Teenage: general interestChildren's / Teenage general interest: Biography & autobiographyChildren's / Teenage general interest: Adventurers & outlawsChildren's / Teenage general interest: Sports & outdoor recreation
BRN:
2483183