Who Is Tibet's Exiled Leader?
Who Is Tibet's Exiled Leader?
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Who Is Tibet's Exiled Leader?

Written by Teresa Robeson and Who HQ & illustrated by Angela Poon
Part of the Who Was . . . ? Graphic Novel Book Series
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9 - 12
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64
Page count
GN830L
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Apr 4, 2023
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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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comics and graphic novels

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historical nonfiction

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593384602
    Publication Date
    April 4, 2023
    Publisher
    Penguin Workshop
    Original Publication Date
    April 4, 2023
    Page Count
    64
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    9 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    GN830L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~T
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~5.3

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