The Boy Who Biked the World Part 1: On the Road to Africa
Alastair Humphreys
Part one of the bestselling trilogy
Discover Africa by bicycle in Book One of a children’s adaptation of Alastair Humphreys’ journey around the world. In this charming caricature of the author’s own circumnavigation by bike, we meet Tom, an adventurous boy who feels there must be more to life than school. We follow him as he leaves 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 people who embrace him as he travels. With engaging illustrations and journal entries throughout, this delightful series provides an immersive experience for any young adventurer.Reviews
Amazing! Can’t wait to read the next one. Loved hearing about all the countries.
Baron Pirate Chocolate-mousse 12.09.2025
Started this at school. Then found it in a charity shop. So excited going through africa and meeting all the different people and seeing different places
Commander Merlin Buffalo 11.08.2025
The Boy Who Biked the World: Part One: On the Road to Africa by Alastair Humphreys, and illustrated by Tom Morgan-Jones is a very good book!
Professor Aspidistra Sherbet 13.09.2024
I so much liked the book,it’s a fiction book l like Tom because he knew his adventure and worked towards it,the book is very interesting because it has great stories about Tom who biked the world ,so I highly recommend this book because it is a great book to read.
Doctor Mars Bacon-slicer 13.08.2024
True story!
Dame Bijou Foxtail 07.07.2024
This book was amazing. I borrowed a copy of this book from my teacher at school and read it. Even though it was short, It was really interesting. Tom still has a long way to go! My class are now reading the second one together
Princess Magnolia Bluebird 26.05.2024
Star Reviewer
I liked this book because each chapter takes you to a new place, and the drawings are fantastic. The writing is very visual and descriptive.
Prince Gator Yo-yo 08.09.2023
It was just about a boy who travels and they was more parts of the book of it to read, but I would recommend to people who like geography.
General Petronella Bonsai 17.08.2023
This was a fictional book, the character I liked the most is Tom because he was told that he could not even make it to Africa but at the end of the book. I would recommend to people that would like to travel the world when they are older. 7-12 yrs old
Chief Cornetto Sausage-Roll 31.07.2023
It was a brilliant read because it was really energetic and lively but the author didn’t rush to get to an exiting moment , so I would say it is an interesting and slow moving book.
Earl Geronimo Teacup 12.07.2023
a brilliant book for people like tom in the story.
General Pirate Arlington 03.09.2022
I would recommend it because it tells you facts about the world
Ruaridh Marley 08.07.2022
I thought this was a really good book. I liked the character called Tom. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone!
Anonymous 31.08.2021
I liked his friends along the way! And his journey to AFRICA!!!! And I might recommend. PS I finished it a long time ago this summer...!!
Chief Poseidon Teacup 21.08.2021
It is about a boy who one day in class said out loud I’m going to go round the world. So he does and this book tells of his adventures to Africa. My favourite character is Tom because he is determined to follow his dreams. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure books and learning about the world.
Baroness Mildred Shortbread 06.08.2021
I loved it, it was really amazing when he went through the desert. My favourite character was Tom. I would love to recommend it to somebody else.
Esquire Cello Banana 31.07.2021
It teaches you about other countries and languages
Count Horatio Armchair 28.07.2021
It showed you how to speak a different language
Senor Viktor Pinkerton 28.07.2021
A thrilling adventure about a wannabe bike-rider
General Sandwich Manatee 29.06.2021
He had a lot of self-belief and went through lots of highs and lows in the book.
Fairy Petunia Bojangles 28.01.2021
