Wanted a Few Bold Riders: The Story of the Pony Express (Odyssey (Smithsonian Institution).)

Bailer, Darice

ISBN 10: 1568994648 / ISBN 13: 9781568994642

Published by Soundprints (edition First Edition), 1996

About this Item

With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 1568994648-11-18-29

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wanted a Few Bold Riders: The Story of the Pony Express (Odyssey (Smithsonian Institution).)
• Publisher: Soundprints (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1568994648
• ISBN 13: 9781568994642
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Antonishak, Tom
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

While visiting the Pony Express exhibit at the National Postal Museum, Kevin travels back in time and becomes Warren Upson, a famous rider with a difficult route.

About the Author

Darice Bailer grew up in Rochester, New York with seven siblings and dreamed of becoming a writer. Today, she has written over 3 books for children. Her first book for Soundprints, Puffin's Homecoming: The Story of an Atlantic Puffin, received a 1993 Parent's Choice Award. Also a journalist for many years, she was a frequent contributor to The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Hartford Courant. She currently helps students and teachers at Old Greenwich School in Connecticut.