This is my third book for the British Books Challenge 2018. You can find everything you need to know about the Challenge here or you can click on the banner to the right of this post. This book was also generously provided to the Library by BookTrust, whose School Library Pack provides free books for schools across the UK. You can learn all about the Library Pack here. Now, on to the review! Twelve year old Tash lives by very strict rules. In Tibet, you have to follow them if you don't want to be harassed by soldiers. One of those rules is to keep your mouth shut, another is to never look a soldier in the eye and even more importantly, never say the words Dalai Lama. When a commits self-immolation in protest of the Chinese government's harsh rule, soldiers descend on her village and start rounding up suspected dissidents. When they knock on her door, Tash's father bundles her up with a satchel, some documents and instructs her to run for her life. Tash's parents are arrested and it's up to her, her friend Sam and their two Yaks to make it to the Indian border and to safety. It's no easy trek, though, with dangerous weather, rocky mountains and the constant threat of government snipers, they have to rely on stealth, cunning and friendship to endure a seemingly impossible journey. Running on the Roof of the World is a fantastic adventure story set against the backdrop of true events. It's a great opportunity to teach students about human rights abuses currently on-going in Tibet, not to mention a brilliant book overall. I recommend it for ages 9 and up!
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1/21/2018 11:18:11 am
I really like the sound of this! Thanks for linking this fab review to the British Books Challenge
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