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Running on the roof of the world comprehension.
The rebellious tash and cautious sam are 12 year old best friends living in a world full of rules all with the same goal.
If you don t knowabout it yoy really should go and find out.
So many children in our world live in conflict and war zones every day and face perilous journeys to find somewhere they can live in peace.
Running on the roof of the world jun 01 2017 butterworth jess.
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.
However as i read the book something kept nagging at me.
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.
Avoid confrontation with the chinese soldiers occupying their country tibet.
Algonquin young readers may 1 2018 hardcover 16 95 240pp 978 1 61620 819 6.
Running on the roof of the world.
Running on the roof of the world written by jesse butterworth published by orion children s books an imprint of hachette children s group.
Aimed at upper ks2 readers and above.
Detailed reading notes and lesson activities for running on the roof of the world a richly atmospheric story of survival and hope set in tibet and india filled with friendship love and courage.