Running On The Roof Of The World Book

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.

Running on the roof of the world book.

At times comical stark shocking surprising and even bizarre it s a book you should definitely read. Avoid confrontation with the chinese soldiers occupying their country tibet. Running on the roof of the world hardcover may 1 2018 by jess butterworth author 4 5 out of 5 stars 7 ratings. 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.

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. If you don t knowabout it yoy really should go and find out. 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.

Punam shah age 10 an exciting read this page turner of a book kept me on the edge of my seat this novel has. 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. Running 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.

The rebellious tash and cautious sam are 12 year old best friends living in a world full of rules all with the same goal. This beautifully designed book is a richly atmospheric story of friendship courage and survival. 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. It provides a rare insight into tibetan culture and raises timely questions about the nature of freedom without being overtly political.

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. Price new from used from kindle please retry 6 99 hardcover please retry 4 00. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. However as i read the book something kept nagging at me.