In 1993, Greg Mortenson tried to climb K2 in honor of his younger sister, but when another member of his group got sick, they turned around, and Greg became lost in the mountains of Pakistan. He wandered into a poor village where its chief and people took him in. Moved by their kindness, he promised to return and build a school for children. Over the next decade, Mortenson built more than 60 schools in Afghanistan & Pakistan.This edition updates his story with new photos and illustrations, a glossary, & an exclusive interivew with the author's twelve-year-old daughter, who has traveled with him.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Three Cups of Tea (Young Reader's Edition)

Publisher

Penguin USA

Publication Date

2009

Language

English

ISBN 10

0142414123

ISBN 13

9780142414125

Binding

PaperBack

Condition

Good

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Synopsis

This young readers edition of the worldwide bestseller Three Cups of Tea has been specially adapted for younger readers and updated by Greg Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up to date for the present. Includes new photos and illustrations, as well as a special interview by Greg’s twelve-year-old daughter, Amira, who has traveled with her father as an advocate for the Pennies for Peace program for children.

About the Author

Greg Mortenson is the director of the Central Asia Institute. A resident of Montana, he spends several months of the year in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

David Oliver Relin is a contributing editor for Parade magazine and Skiing magazine. He has won more than forty national awards for his work as a writer and editor.

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