The Boy Who Biked the World: Riding Home Through Asia Part 3 Paperback – Illustrated, 30 Sept. 2015

TBWBTW 3 has finally given us a quiet life, after over a year of 'but mum, he hasn't got all the way around in these two books'.Son #1 has read all 3. This one arrived last week and was almost inhaled, within hours of opening. He then went back to books 1 and 2, to "read them in the right order". They've been taken into school to 'show and tell'. We are living in hope that the school library might get them and encourage other boys (and girls) to read something that's not about football or fairies (apologies to Frank Lampard et al. but bleurghhhh!).Son#2 is now reading this one as well (with a bit of help from Geography teacher husband, who gives his stamp of approval, and says that they should be on the curriculum for many reasons beyond just Geography) - tonight's instalment brought much hilarity in the form of the Siberian long-drop ("it's like the 'pit of poo' where we camp" - composting toilets!).Final comment tonight was from Son#2 (aged 5). "But mum, he hasn't really been all around the world until he's been round Australia and NZ".Mum *Coughs expectantly* (and considers cycling across Antarctica then writing a book)...Thankyou for giving children a properly adventurous, thoughtful, stimulating read, inspiring travel, empathy for others and awareness of the world beyond their physical experience. Above all a spring board for the "what if" questions that lead us into many a breakfast conversation whilst perusing the world map.What next...?!PS. The TES resources have been passed on to their (primary) teachers...

The Boy who Biked the World: Riding Home Through Asia is the third book in the series about Tom's adventures cycling around the globe. In this book, we begin in Siberia, with an explosive downhill tumble which launches us into the book with excitement. From crossing snow covered expanses to watching Sumo wrestlers, talking to camels to cycling through busy Beijing, Tom's journey is one of adventure, thrills and danger.Alastair Humphreys' message to all would be travellers is that adventure is fun! Go out there and give it a whirl, be adventurous, don't be frightened and don't get stuck in one place 'where the grass don't shine'. Age doesn't matter, nor does the ability to speak a language - friendliness does! Show friendship to others, and they may well show friendship to you. Be kind to others, and they may well be kind to you.We read this book as a group in our class this half term. What we liked most was the humour - particularly when he falls down the mountain on his bike and when he talks to the camel. We loved learning about different countries and liked the way the book was divided into chapters, with a chapter for each different country. The maps helped you to follow Tom's journey.We would recommend this book to children aged 8 - 11, boys and girls. It's a book that will inspire you to adventure, and make you think about the world around you. We think that Alastair Humphreys should now put all the books together in a trilogy, too!By Edward, Aidan, Letia, Lauren & Oscar (Y5)

Both my 5 year old and 8 year old loved this book and were always asking for just one more chapter at story time. My son is now re-reading it independently as he enjoyed it so much.

Very goodI very much enjoyed it. It made me want to bike the world myself.I would probably fail though.

The third book in the trilogy. All thoroughly enjoyed by my 11 year old son. Was an Exellent book to encourage a boy to read. Lots of fictional adventure whilst providing plenty of information about geography and cultures. Would highly recommend these books.

The third instalment of the excellent trilogy of children's books from Alastair Humphreys, who has successfully crossed over from travelogue writer to childrens travel writer; a rare genre. The books combine an interesting account of adventures on the road with facts about the areas through which he has travelled and gained first hand experience. I love this book, my kids love these books, what more is there to be said.

Great book. Story and facts kept my 10yo engaged.

Bought all three of these books for my 12 year old Grandson, one at a time. He’s really enjoyed them and was keen to let me know he was half way through so I could order the next one. Good to find a series to encourage lads to read