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Reviewed on May 19, 2023 | NF Middle To High School - Graphic Nonfiction
Gr 3–7—Carefully crafted text and illustrations work together seamlessly in this retelling of the 14th Dalai Lama's escape into exile. Robeson does a thorough job of recreating the tense atmosphere in Tibet following the invasion of China's People's Liberation Army. Important facts such as the Tibetans' suspicions of the Chinese or the destination of the Dalai Lama's escape are included in the dialogue between characters rather than in lengthy exposition. Eac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More