When fifteen year old Bill Cody sees the sign that the Pony Express is hiring, he tries to talk his way into the job. He can ride. He can shoot. He can swim and follow trails. He's perfect for the job. Mr. Majors decides to take a chance and he hires Billy. His first trips are filled with challenges. He is chased by Native Americans who want his horse and he is surrounded by a pack of wolves who look very hungry. It's one adventure after another but the mail must go through and no matter how tired the riders are, they keep going until they get the job done. 64 pages An I Can Read Book Ages 4-8