Escape from Tibet: A True Story

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Two brothers face cruelty, hardship, and hope, on the ultimate journey in search of freedom. Eleven-year-old Tenzin hasnt seen his older brother, Pasang, in five years, so he is thrilled when Pasang unexpectedly returns to their Tibetan village late one night. Now eighteen, Pasang is an educated monk whose return from India provokes the suspicious and ever-watchful eyes of the Chinese authorities. Unbeknownst to Tenzin, Pasang has conspired with their mother to leave againtaking his younger brother with him, this time, in search of a better life. Based on the true story of the brothers journey in the mid-1990s first made into an acclaimed documentary by Nick Gray, Escape from Tibet is a riveting tale of courage, adventure, and triumph. A foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and an introduction provide historical context. Black and white photographs of Nick Grays travels through Tibet vividly evoke the boys homeland, and a timeline, glossary, and maps further contextualize the Tibetans controversial and ongoing struggle with China.

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Gripping...the tension and excitement unresolved until the final pages.--Mary Craig, author of Tears of Blood: A Cry for Ti (02/01/2013)

Author Bio

Nick Gray is a documentary-maker whose films have won many international awards. He now writes and teaches at the University of Lincoln in England where he is Visiting Professor. "Escape from Tibet" is his first book.

Laura Scandiffio has written many non-fiction books for young readers, including the award-winning "People Who Said No" and, most recently, "Outlaws, Spies, and Gangsters." She lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario.