(Annick Press, 154 pp.)
Two Tibetan brothers, one a novice monk, seeking freedom from the suspicion and the oppression of Chinese authorities, undertake a dangerous journey over the Himalayas, the world鈥檚 highest mountain range. Their story recounts the challenges presented by everything from border police to severe weather.
Here's an excerpt from "Escape from TIbet":
鈥淚n the morning the brothers hitched a ride on a truck heading south to Shigatse, Tibet鈥檚 second-largest city. From there, Pasang told Tenzin they would walk south to the border with Nepal.
鈥溾�楤ut I thought we were going to India,鈥� Tenzin said, confused.
鈥溾�榃e are 鈥� one step at a time,鈥� Pasang answered. 鈥楥rossing into Nepal is the first big step.鈥�
鈥淎fter brooding over their meager funds, Pasang was sure their best hope was a quicker, but riskier, dash across the border, rather than the daunting mountain trek he had made in his first escape. The main highway was the fastest place to cross the Tibet-Nepal border, but it was also the most heavily guarded by the Chinese, who kept a vigilant watch for Tibetans attempting to leave the country.鈥�
