Theme: Himalaya Mountains

Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea

By importer | Published: January 11, 2010
Greg Mortenson stumbled, lost and delirious, into a remote Himalayan village after a failed climb up K2. The villagers saved his life, and he vowed to return and build them a school. The remarkable story of his promise kept is now perfect for reading aloud. Told in the voice of Korphe’s children, this story illuminates [...]
Descriptors: Asia, Nonfiction, Pakistan, Preschool » Other Themes: , , » 2 Comments

Only Human : The Missing Link Trilogy

By nersum | Published: June 22, 2007
A search for the elusive Yeti in the faraway Himalayas leads Christie and his stepbrother Danny to question their own humanity.
Descriptors: Europe, Ireland, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) » Other Themes: , » Comments closed

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