Synopses & Reviews
Relates how, in 1861, a boy named Charlie Miller became the youngest rider for the Pony Express, a mail service that linked the east and west coasts of the United States.
Review
"With dialogue and events taken from Charlie's own stories, the book is an exciting bit of history that is fun to read." School Library Journal
Review
"Orback's paintings bring the story to life, clearly illustrating Charlie's fear on that first harrowing night as a mail carrier. The book is completed by a short biography of the real Bronco Charlie." Children's Literature
Synopsis
Bronco Charlie longs for a life of adventure. By the time he turned eleven, he'd been a sailor, a cowboy, and could tame wild bucking broncos. But Charlie was always itching for new challenges, and when a Pony Express horse shows up riderless, Charlie gets his big chance. The next station is fifty miles away, and Charlie will have to ride through rocky mountains in the blinding rain to safely deliver the mail. With the threat of hostile Indians, wild animals, and the dangers of riding at night, will Charlie find the courage to face his fears and prove that you're never too young to be brave?
About the Author
Brill holds a Master's degree in early childhood education and spent 13 years as a special educator.