For Young Readers
Spirit of Adventure
A four-book picture series inspired by Laura's 7,000 km cycle across South America — written by Laura Bingham and illustrated by Laura Wall. Stories of dreaming big, facing worries, finding courage, and the kindness of strangers, for the next generation of adventurers.
The series
Book One
Where the journey begins — a young girl sets off from the coast with her bicycle and a head full of dreams, discovering that the biggest mountains often live inside us first.
Written by Laura Bingham · Illustrated by Laura Wall · Award Publications
Book Two
Deep in the rainforest, worries start to creep in like vines. A story about facing fear, leaning on friends, and finding the courage to keep pedalling.
Written by Laura Bingham · Illustrated by Laura Wall · Award Publications
Book Three
Across high plateaus and shimmering lakes, our young cyclist learns that courage isn't the absence of fear — it's choosing to look ahead and keep going anyway.
Written by Laura Bingham · Illustrated by Laura Wall · Award Publications
Book Four
Journey's end by the sea — a celebration of the strangers, helpers and small kindnesses that carry us further than we could ever go alone.
Written by Laura Bingham · Illustrated by Laura Wall · Award Publications
Schools & Events
Laura loves speaking to young readers about adventure, resilience and the writing process. Assembly talks, workshops and classroom Q&As available around the Spirit of Adventure series.
