Max and Ed Bike to Nome: A Gold Rush Story

By Matthew Lasley

Trek across a
thousand miles in an Alaskan winter in this heartwarming picture book, inspired
by the true story of Ed Jesson's famous bike ride during the Klondike Gold Rush
in 1900.

A lonely bicycle sits in
a shop while the roads are packed with wagons and sleds. Everyone is in a rush
to reach Nome and dig for gold, but Ed has an idea to beat the crowd: he would
travel there faster... by bicycle! The trip is over a thousand miles and the
trail is perilous. Will Ed and his bike make it?

An incredible true story
of perseverance and deep determination, Max and Ed Bike to
Nome captures the thrilling journey of one man and his bicycle as
they discover hope and friendship along the way. Also included at the back is information about the real Ed Jesson plus a map of his bicycle route, as well as more details about the gold rush in Nome, Alaska.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1513139150
• ISBN13: 9781513139159
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3