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When Tenzing was young, he spent much of his childhood tending to the family's yaks and gazing up at the Himalaya mountains, dreaming of the day he would reach the top.
Once he grew up, he joined many other Sherpas who were offering to take Europeans up the highest mountain of all—Mount Everest, also known as Chomolungma, the Tibetan word for 'Mother Goddess of the World'. It was the chance he needed to make his childhood dream a reality. He went on many expeditions, some more dangerous than others, but Tenzing never gave up his dream to reach the top of the highest peak.
He was 39 when he was joined by Edmund Hilary and they became the first two people to reach the summit of Chomolungma. Tenzing came back down the mountain as one of the most respected mountain climbers and a hero across the world.
This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the iconic mountain climber's life.
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780711285729
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- English
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Starred review from February 1, 2024
K-Gr 2-Though his roots were humble, Tenzing Norgay achieved one of the greatest feats possible in his remarkable lifetime. Growing up in the shadow of Chomolungma, or Mount Everest, Norgay dreamed of one day reaching the summit, and though his path toward his goal was filled with obstacles, he continued steadfastly forward. When the day came for Norgay to venture forth with Sir Edmund Hillary, his patience and persistence were finally recognized, and the two made history at the top of the world. This is an inspiring addition to the "Little People, Big Dreams" series, and it follows the same pattern as its predecessors. Succinct sentences and paragraphs adequately represent Norgay's life without being burdensome, and the placement of the text allows the illustrations to be the primary focus of each spread. Charmingly, the illustrations resemble photographs from the time of Norgay's adventures, complete with grainy texture and muted hues. These images are accessible to young readers, and children will appreciate learning about such an important figure in mountaineering history. A time line and more thorough biography in the back matter orient caregivers to Norgay's story in more detail, and photos of him are also included. VERDICT Well-researched and carefully presented, this is a quality introductory biography for young readers, and a good addition to the series overall.-Mary R. Lanni
Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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