Daughter of the Mountains
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1948 · Est. 7 hour read

Daughter of the Mountains

By Louise S. Rankin, Kurt Wiese (Illustrator)

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
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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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Words
48,770
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1000L
Themes & topics
Books about ChinaBooks about cultureBooks about dogsBooks about petsBooks about places and regions
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.1
F&P level
~X
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
88648
Publication
Published
February 1, 1993
First published
January 1, 1948
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140363357

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