Who Is Tibet's Exiled Leader?: The 14th Dalai Lama

An Official Who HQ Graphic Novel

Illustrated by Angela Poon
$7.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Penguin Workshop
On sale Apr 04, 2023 | 9780593657690
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile GN830L | Fountas & Pinnell X
Sales rights: World
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

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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.

Praise

"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