Picture Book Challenge::The Pony Express and Horse-less Carriages

Bronco Charlie Rider of the Pony Express by Henry V. Larom:  This true story of an 11 year old boy who rode the Pony Express is met with some skepticism in a few articles I have read. My boys, however, choose to adore this adventurous account of a brave young boy who saved the day by carrying the mail. After a riderless horse arrives in Sacramento, CA with the mail pouches still intact, Charlie volunteers to take the mail on to Placerville in spite of many dangers. Bronco Charlie lived to 105 years old and readers can see a real picture of him (as an older man) in the beginning of this book.

The Great Horse-less Carriage Race: A mere 34 years after the Pony Express ended, a new form of transportation was attempting a takeover. In spite of the prediction that it was just a fad, those who wished it otherwise sponsored a race to prove that these new horse-less carriages were a better mode of transportation. This book does a great job of telling this adventerous story of the 52 mile race and those who participated in it. My boys were especially taken with the detailed drawing of the cars and clothing.

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  1. JoannaJune 15, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Seems like your boys are really enjoying some great historical non-fiction at the moment, Lori. You know how much I enjoy animals, so I think Bronco Charlie's brave feat would really appeal to me.

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