However as i read the book something kept nagging at me.
Running on the roof of the world planning.
It is the perfect combination of adventure friendship cultural appreciation and real worldliness that make it a five star read for kids and adults alike.
If you don t knowabout it yoy really should go and find out.
I bought running on the roof of the world on a whim when the book launch popped up on my twitter feed and sat down to flick through for a while thinking i d read a chapter or two then go to sleep.
Honestly written it offers an insight into some of the awful things that occur in the world encouraging empathy and understanding.
Running on the roof of the world written by jesse butterworth published by orion children s books an imprint of hachette children s group.
I was hooked from the first page.
I bring artefacts from my travels including two toy yaks cakes snacks and wine and am interviewed by the very lovely bookseller bex before doing a reading.
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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 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.
Running on the roof of the world is an important story about oppression and not letting the evil done to you change you.
At its heart this is an adventure story pacey and compelling with plenty of action and strong likeable characters.
Running on the roof of the world is published in the uk.
And to celebrate i hold a launch party at waterstones in bath.
It s been a good long time since a book made me cry.
Running on the roof of the world is heavy stock made lighter and more optimistic thanks to the lens of children.
9781510102088 from amazon s book store.
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Ended up staying up all night to finish it and crying.
