Written by : Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin Published by : Puffin ISBN-10 : 0142414123 ISBN-13 : 978-0142414125 Reading Level : Ages 9-12From the Publisher:
This young readers' edition of the worldwide bestseller Three Cups of Tea has been specially adapted and updated by Greg Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up-to-date. It includes brand-new photos, maps, and illustrations, as well as a special afterword by Greg's twelve-year-old daughter, Amira, who has traveled with her father as an advocate for the Pennies for Peace program for children.
Reading Jungle says:
In the incredible story, Three Cups of Tea, Greg Mortenson unsuccessfully attempts to climb the second tallest mountain in the world. Exhausted, disoriented and ill, Mortenson was taken in and cared for by a remote Pakistani village.
After being sheltered for seven weeks by the village of Korphe, Mortenson had no way to repay them except to promise to come back and build them a school. This book vividly tells the story of one man fulfilling his promise and enduring political and cultural trials to build a plethora of educational opportunites for those without resources. His efforts grew into The Central Asia Institute which since has built over 50 schools across rural parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. |