Off Like the Wind!

Written by Michael P. Spradlin · Illustrated by Layne Johnson

A daring ride across the West tests courage against nature's fury.

3.6 Goodreads · 46 ratings

40 pages· 2,322 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud· ~930L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1860, a Pony Express rider embarks on a perilous journey from Missouri to California, carrying the first hand-delivered mail to the West. Facing relentless weather and wild animals, he and his fellow riders must summon extraordinary courage. Will their determination be enough to conquer the untamed frontier and deliver their precious cargo? This thrilling tale captures the spirit of adventure and the pioneering resolve that defined an era.

From the publisher

In 1860, the first Pony Express rider set out on a trail from Missouri to California. With him, he carried a special delivery?the first mail ever carried by hand to the West. Over the next eleven days, he and many other riders would endure harsh weather, dangerous animals, and more, but nothing would diminish their unflagging determination and courage.Meticulously researched and gorgeously illustrated, Michael P. Spradlin and Layne Johnson’s Off Like the Wind! brings to life an adventurous journey, full of suspense and excitement, that celebrates America’s can-do attitude and pioneering spirit.

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