Running On The Roof Of The World Book

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It provides a rare insight into tibetan culture and raises timely questions about the nature of freedom without being overtly political. At times comical stark shocking surprising and even bizarre it s a book you should definitely read. If you re aware of the situation in tibet which has been going on since the 50s then you ll understand the setting for this story. This young girl s thrilling journey to save her parents is an ideal read for fans of katherine rundell lauren st john or polly ho yen.

However as i read the book something kept nagging at me. Avoid confrontation with the chinese soldiers occupying their country tibet. Running on the roof of the world by jess butterworth is full of excitement and tension and also gives you a glimpse of the culture and lifestyle of the people in the mountains. Running on the roof of the world follows 12 year old tash as she gets thrust into world and political events much larger than herself and rather unexpectedly finds herself attempting the cross himalayan trek out of china and into india.

The hindu an absolute page turner and tash was an amazing character full of spirit and determination. Algonquin young readers may 1 2018 hardcover 16 95 240pp 978 1 61620 819 6. Running on the roof of the world reader reviews issie ford age 9 i loved this book because it s fun to learn about different cultures and religions while enjoying a. Price new from used from kindle please retry 6 99 hardcover please retry 4 00.

Le sueur s dry wit and prose serve to take you on the very journey that he took into the himalayas to the hotel sitting on the roof of the world. Running on the roof of the world is an important story about oppression and not letting the evil done to you change you. Running on the roof of the world. If you don t knowabout it yoy really should go and find out.

Book description a richly atmospheric story of survival and hope set in tibet and india filled with friendship love and courage. The rebellious tash and cautious sam are 12 year old best friends living in a world full of rules all with the same goal. Evie 11 ng kids reader review. Punam shah age 10 an exciting read this page turner of a book kept me on the edge of my seat this novel has.