The book includes a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and chronicles his life from a simple mountain village to the thousand-room Potala Palace, as well as his perilous escape into exile

I never knew much about Tibet's history or of the Dalai Lama. This accessible biography and history was a great introduction to both. As this book is aimed at children, the story of the Dalai Lama's childhood and how he came to be found as Tibet's 14th spiritual leader will intrigue. ( )

An excellent book for upper elementary children. This book can spark interest in international events as well as world history. After reading the book students can take a position on the political and human aspects of the Dalai Lama's story and write about their personal feelings concerning him and answer the question: What would you do if you were the Dalai Lama? ( )

On a quiet winter morning in 1937, several men on horseback rode into the tiny Tibetan village of Taktser. Disguised as peasants, the high lamas were on a secret mission--soon they would identify two-and-a-half-year-old Lhamo Thondup as the 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. From his simple life in a mountain village to the thousand-room Potala Palace and his perilous escape into exile, this dramatic narrative follows the remakable childhood of the Dalai Lama. ( )