Contributions

  • Mortenson, Greg. - Contributor
  • Relin, David Oliver. - Contributor
  • Sarah Thomson - Adaptation

Publication

2009 - Dial Books for Young Readers, New York, N.Y, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

52,250 words, Guess

Page Count

209 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100803733925
  • ISBN-139780803733923
  • Goodreads4917949
  • LibraryThing7799691
  • Library of Congress Control Number2009353179
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Classifications

  • DDC371.82209549
  • LCCLC2330 .T47 2009b

Description

The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban's backyard. Anyone who despairs of the individual's power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan's treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortenson's quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans, Three Cups of Tea combines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit.

Description

This young readers edition of the worldwide bestseller Three Cups of Tea has been specially adapted for younger readers and updated by Greg Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up to date for the present. Includes new photos and illustrations, as well as a special interview 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.

Subjects

Topics

ChildSkolorScuoleSchoolsHistoryPakistanPolitics

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Times

Genres

  • Juvenile literature

Other Editions

  • Three cups of tea: one man's mission to promote peace--one school at a timeDial Books for Young Readers2009-01-01
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