Daughter of the Mountains

Written by Louise S. Rankin · Illustrated by Kurt Wiese

Part of the Puffin Newbery Library series

A girl braves treacherous mountains to reclaim her stolen dog from bandits.

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192 pages· 48,770 words· Est. 7 hour read· 1000L

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Bookroo's summary

Momo's cherished Lhasa terrier, Pempa, is stolen by robbers who vanish into the mountains. Driven by love and determination, Momo embarks on a perilous journey along the Great Trade Route, a path fraught with danger that few dare to tread. As she ventures from the Tibetan mountains to the bustling city of Calcutta, Momo faces challenges that test her courage and resolve. Will she succeed in her quest to reunite with Pempa, or will the treacherous path prove too daunting? Discover the lengths one will go for love and the adventures that await on this daring rescue mission.

From the publisher

Momo has always wanted a Lhasa terrier - a dog like the ones the Buddhist priests hold sacred in their temples. And when a trader brings Pempa to her parents’ tea house, Momo’s dream comes true. Then it is shattered. A band of robbers steals the valuable dog, and quickly escapes with him into the mountains. Momo is determined to catch them and recover her beloved Pempa, but to do that she must follow the Great Trade Route across the mountains - a path that most people avoid, and which will surely put her life at risk.