Status
Available
Local notes
921 Dal
Collection
Genres
Publication
Roaring Book Press (2009), Edition: First Thus, Hardcover
Description
Follows the childhood of the 14th Dalai Lama from his simple life in a mountain village to the thousand-room Potala Palace and his perilous escape into exile.
Language
User reviews
LibraryThing member prkcs
On a quiet winter morning in 1937, several men on horseback rode into the tiny Tibetan village of Taktser. Disguised as peasants, the high lamas were on a secret mission--soon they would identify two-and-a-half-year-old Lhamo Thondup as the 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. From his simple life
Show More
in a mountain village to the thousand-room Potala Palace and his perilous escape into exile, this dramatic narrative follows the remakable childhood of the Dalai Lama. Show Less
LibraryThing member luigiloyola
An excellent book for upper elementary children. This book can spark interest in international events as well as world history. After reading the book students can take a position on the political and human aspects of the Dalai Lama's story and write about their personal feelings concerning him and
Show More
answer the question: What would you do if you were the Dalai Lama? Show Less
LibraryThing member Salsabrarian
I never knew much about Tibet's history or of the Dalai Lama. This accessible biography and history was a great introduction to both. As this book is aimed at children, the story of the Dalai Lama's childhood and how he came to be found as Tibet's 14th spiritual leader will intrigue.