Running on the Roof of the World
Jess Butterworth, Rob Biddulph
Join 12-year-old Tash and her best friend Sam in a story of adventure, survival and hope, set in the vivid Himalayan landscape of Tibet and India. Filled with friendship, love and courage, this young girl’s thrilling journey to save her parents is an ideal read for children aged 9-12.
There are two words that are banned in Tibet. Two words that can get you locked in prison without a second thought. I watch the soldiers tramping away and call the words after them. ‘Dalai Lama.’
Tash has to follow many rules to survive in Tibet, a country occupied by Chinese soldiers. But when a man sets himself on fire in protest and soldiers seize Tash’s parents, she and her best friend Sam must break the rules. They are determined to escape Tibet – and seek the help of the Dalai Lama himself in India.
And so, with a backpack of Tash’s father’s mysterious papers and two trusty yaks by their side, their extraordinary journey across the mountains begins.
Reviews
A bit too quick and uneventful for me. I like the plot, but there isn't much else there. Still, it was quite good.
Anonymous 11.04.2018
Star Reviewer
A fascinating story of an extraordinary journey across the mountains…I finished the book in one school day!
Master Aardvark Submarine 29.11.2024
Star Reviewer
It was a very good book based on real life. I liked dash as she was very resilient and kind
Captain Bubbles Lanzarote 21.08.2024
I think it was a sad but happy book because the main character Tash has a yak but the yak died and her best friend got shot and kinda survived. my favourite character is Tash. I would recommend this book.
Viscountess Jet Sudoku 07.02.2024
It was a really good book and I truly enjoyed it, but too many animals died for my liking(1 died).
Count Kipper Rollercoaster 10.12.2023
Loved this book! Excited to share with my Reading Groups, short chapters with beautiful mandala illustrations. It made me think about the issues the main character Tash faces and encouraged me to research to find out more. Inspired me to add this to my Reading scrapbook.
Anonymous 05.08.2023
I loved Running on the Roof of the World because it is a captivating story of adventure, strength, and learning about different cultures. This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys travel and adventure stories and wants to feel inspired.
Countess Aspidistra Mozzarella 11.07.2023
this book is one of the best books i have read in my life. It was exiting and brang some suspense.
Viscountess Rapunzel Sparrow 07.07.2023
I think it was really good and my favourite character was Tash the main person but I also loved Eve the yak.It was a bit scary in parts but I could never put it down I would recommend it to people love adventure stories .
Queen Pansy Teacup 12.08.2022
Best book ever! I loved reading this book
Anonymous 02.08.2022
An inspiring tale about bursting for freedom to make things better in Tibet. About how a girl called Tash made her journey to India to the Dalai Lama to set her parents free from prison.
Lieutenant Slip Pipistrel 02.08.2022
It was a really good book + introduces you to a new culture
Doctor Flossy Rubber-duck 17.07.2022
I enjoyed this book so much it did get a little bit sad at some times but it was still the best book I have ever read! I would recommend this book to many friends. I enjoyed travelling with Tash,Sam,Eve and bones across the Himalayas and escaping from the soldiers that are invading Tibet. It’s based on a true story. My favourite character is Eve.
Empress Petunia Sherbet 12.08.2021
Good
Officer Blossom Bottlenose 01.08.2021
Join trash and Sam to venture to the dalli llama to save Tibet from the taliban also breaking a secret code to save all the prisoners I rate this book for ages 7-9
Anonymous 02.06.2021
Tash was my favourite character because she was positive, courageous and brave I would recommend it to a person who likes adventure genre
Judge Harmonica Mittens 05.01.2021
this book was really, really good. It was full of drama, exitement and a little bit of death.
Duchess Orchid Racoon 23.08.2020
it was very exiting but bits were sad.
Dame Iguana Jamboree 18.08.2020
