Description |
[32] p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 x 28 cm. |
Indexed In: |
Bklst 01/01/2009 |
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SLJ Feb 2009 |
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PW 12/15/2008 |
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Kirkus 11/15/2008 |
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The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, March, 2009 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary |
Tells the true story of a man who became lost and delirious after an unsuccessful trek to the top of K2, was saved by the locals of a remote Himalayan village, and kept his vow to return one day to build them a new school as a gesture of sincere appreciation and gratitude for what they did for him in his time of need. |
Audience |
006-008. BTSB. |
Study Program |
Accelerated Reader ATOS RL 4.6 0.5 127958 GNET LARK PCMS WEST |
Source |
NBK 3/9 PPLY |
Subject |
Rural schools -- Pakistan.
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Mortenson, Greg.
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Added Author |
Roth, Susan L.
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ISBN |
9780803730588 (lib. bdg.) |
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0803730586 (lib. bdg.) |
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