Discover the story behind the Fourteenth Dalai Lama's journey from Tibet to permanent exile in India in this captivating graphic novel written by 2020 APALA Award-winning author Teresa Robeson and illustrator Angela Poon.
Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!
Follow the Fourteenth Dalai Lama's harrowing escape to India in 1959, as he fled Chinese suppression of a national uprising in Tibet. A story of risk and political tension, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the incredible story of the Tibetan spiritual and political leader -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.
"Carefully crafted text and illustrations work together seamlessly in this retelling of the 14th Dalai Lama’s escape into exile. A tale of danger and daring escape sure to intrigue middle grade readers while introducing them to an important historical figure."—School Library Journal
Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to some of our biggest questions. From Who Was George Washington? to Who Is Michelle Obama?, and What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? to Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?, we strive to give you all the facts. Visit us at WhoHQ.comView titles by Who HQ
Discover the story behind the Fourteenth Dalai Lama's journey from Tibet to permanent exile in India in this captivating graphic novel written by 2020 APALA Award-winning author Teresa Robeson and illustrator Angela Poon.
Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!
Follow the Fourteenth Dalai Lama's harrowing escape to India in 1959, as he fled Chinese suppression of a national uprising in Tibet. A story of risk and political tension, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the incredible story of the Tibetan spiritual and political leader -- brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that jump off the page.
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"Carefully crafted text and illustrations work together seamlessly in this retelling of the 14th Dalai Lama’s escape into exile. A tale of danger and daring escape sure to intrigue middle grade readers while introducing them to an important historical figure."—School Library Journal
Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to some of our biggest questions. From Who Was George Washington? to Who Is Michelle Obama?, and What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? to Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?, we strive to give you all the facts. Visit us at WhoHQ.comView titles by Who HQ
