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 have amazing experiences. He braves the freezing temperatures of Siberia, rides behind reindeer in Russia, floats in a Japanese pool watched by monkeys and follows the Great Wall of China. Finally, he bikes back home to England.Tom learns about the world, and himself, as he tackles this epic journey. Based on the author's own personal adventure, and with engaging illustrations, maps and handwritten journal entries throughout, The Boy Who Biked the World, offers an immersive experience to any young adventurer.
Read The Boy Who Biked the World: Riding Home Through Asia free for 7 days. £7.99/month after — less than a paperback.







A library hand-picked by an English teacher, delivered through a calm, ad-free app. If your child already loves reading, we keep up.
7-day free trial. Then £7.99/month.
© Copyright 2026 Readingmate Ltd