"Horses and rider tackle time, distance, and the elements in this tribute to a legendary Pony Express gallop." —Kirkus Reviews
Ride On, Will Cody
Caroline Starr Rose
Albert Whitman & Company / 2017
According to legend, Will Cody (later known as America's greatest showman, Buffalo Bill) rode for the Pony Express at the age of fifteen. His most famous ride, recounted in this lyrical verse story, covered 322 miles, required 21 horses, and took over 21 hours to complete.