Alastair Humphreys

WINNER OF THE ORDNANCE SURVEY CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019 Hand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by his personal heroes. These men and women have ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles and inspired Alastair's own adventures. They may do the same for you too. Discover the thrilling experiences in Alastair Humphreys'...

Discover Africa by bicycle in book one of a delightful children's adaptation of Alastair Humphreys' 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...

Part two of the bestselling trilogy. Tom dreamed of being an adventurer, but people told him he was crazy, so he decided to prove them wrong by cycling round the world. The first book of adventures followed Tom across Europe and through the mysterious landscapes of Africa. In part two, he pedals north from the tip of South America up...

The final part of the bestselling trilogy. Tom dreamed of being an adventurer. People told him he was crazy, so he decided to prove them wrong by cycling round the world. In Books One and Two, Tom crossed Europe and Africa, then pedalled through the Americas to Alaska. In Part Three, the final leg of his journey, he continues to...

An inspirational ocean adventure - Bear Grylls SHORTLISTED: ESTWA Children’s Travel Book of the Year Lucy wants to explore the world, and do something daring and difficult. But people laugh at her when she hatches a plan to row across the Atlantic Ocean. So her family rallies round to help prepare for the journey, loading her boat with supplies for...

FROM THE WINNER OF THE ORDNANCE SURVEY CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019. Some of the greatest adventurers of all time have once failed. Many more have had to overcome great hardships to pursue lives of adventure. Hand-picked by Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by adventurers who have tried, failed, and succeeded against the odds....