Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Journey to Change the World... One Child at a Time ( The Young Reader's Edition)

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.

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Teach the children

By Julie Neal - January 22, 2009

Written for kids 8 and up, this young reader's edition of Three Cups of Tea tells the inspirational story of Greg Mortenson and his selfless mission to build schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mortenson's original book, Three Cups of Tea, has become a worldwide bestseller. Since the goal is about building schools and educating kids, this book and the newly published picture book Listen to the Wind are naturals.

When mountaineer Mortenson got lost in the Pakistani mountains after a failed attempt at climbing K2, he was rescued by the villagers in impoverished Korphe. As he was nursed back to health, Mortenson was shocked to learn that Korphe's children had no school, with lessons taught outdoors just three days a week. Kids learned to write using sticks in the dirt. To repay the village's kindness, Mortenson promised to return, and... read more

AMAZING BOOK -EVERY STUDENT AND LIBRARY SHOULD HAVE ONE

By Andrea Joy Cohen "Physician, Keynote Speaker,... - January 22, 2009

Three Cups of Tea is a fabulous book. I could not put it down until I finished reading it from cover to cover (see below for a summary of the book). The Young Readers edition, tells a similar story to the original version and it has been adapted for young readers by Sarah Thompson, and involves Greg's 12 year old daughter Amira. Any "complex" words are highlighted and described in a glossary. There are beautiful photos of Greg's adventures and his daughter's travels. Amira is interviewed about her personal life and her relationship with her Dad, and her travels. A timeline of his travels, who's who section and readers group guide are also included. There is a great forward by Jane Goodhall.

Three Cups of Tea is the story of Greg Mortenson, a nurse from the US, who at the beginning of the book is forced to abort a climb of K2. He meets a community in remote Pakistan and promises to build them a school at their request. The book details how despite huge obstacles he... read more

Great Children's Adaptation of Three Cups of Tea--Secular Sainthood: One Man's Road to Saving Humanity Through Education

By Donald Mitchell "Jesus Loves You!" - April 18, 2009

If you encourage a child to read only one book this year, I strongly urge you to select this one.

Children need heroes who reach out to them and serve as life-long role models. Greg Mortenson is the kind of hero that any parent would be proud for her or his children to emulate. His work is aimed at helping children in poor countries (especially Pakistan and Afghanistan) get an education, his first encouraging financial support came from school children in the United States, and he has established a charitable giving program, Pennies for Peace, that children participate in. Did you know that a penny will buy a pencil (something few poor children have) in Pakistan and Afghanistan?

This book is a superb adaption and updating of the original volume by Sarah Thomson to appeal to those in about the 8-13 year-old group. She has added photographs, information, and a Q & A from Greg Mortenson's daughter, Amira, that make the book positively sing from a young person's... read more