Uma Krishnaswami Knihy

A look at Mahatma Ghandi and Martin Luther King Jr., two very different men on a very similar mission--cultural revolution through peace; now in paperback!

Dini returns from India with Bollywood star Dolly Singh, but adjusting to life in the States proves challenging. This sequel to "The Grand Plan to Fix Everything" explores the comedic and heartfelt struggles of navigating fame, friendship, and cultural differences, offering a delightful continuation of Dini's adventures.

Get out your umbrellas! Rhythmic prose and vivid chalk pastels flood the senses and take the reader on a tour of diverse urban India in this beautiful picture book.

An eleven-year-old girl with a passion for movies faces the challenge of moving to India for two years, leaving her best friend behind in Maryland. Her excitement for the adventure is sparked by the chance to meet her idol, actress Dolly Singh, blending themes of friendship, cultural transition, and the pursuit of dreams.

Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary each tell their story, culminating in their thrilling ascent of Mount Everest.Tenzing Norgay grew up in Nepal, herding yaks in the shadow of Chomolungma, the mountain also known as Everest. He has always dreamed of climbing to the top. He becomes a guide, leading treks through the Himalayas, and finally attempts the highest mountain himself, but doesn’t make it.Across the ocean, in New Zealand, Edmund Hillary grew up tending his father’s bees. He climbed his first mountain at sixteen and has climbed all over the world ever since. He tries Everest, with no success.In 1953, the two men set out on the same expedition to climb Everest. Their party numbers four hundred, counting all the guides and porters. But the climb is grueling, and eventually Norgay and Hillary are the only two determined to continue. They tramp over windswept glaciers, crawl across rope bridges, hack footholds in the ice … until finally they reach the top of the world!This remarkable true adventure story, told in a dual narrative, includes illustrated backmatter rich in geography, history and science.

The narrative artfully illustrates the parallel development of a sprawling tree and a bustling road, highlighting their coexistence. It challenges conventional perspectives on the environment and fosters dialogue on sustainability. The enchanting, embroidery-like illustrations, inspired by folk art, enhance the allegorical nature of the tale, giving it a timeless quality. Recognized as an outstanding International Book by the United States Board on Books for Young People in 2013, this story invites reflection on nature and human impact.

Anu struggles to adapt to her new environment and seeks the aid of Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, to confront her fears. As she faces the metaphorical ghosts in her closet, the story explores themes of courage, friendship, and the power of belief in overcoming challenges. Through her journey, Anu learns to navigate her fears and embrace her new life.

Ein Berg – zwei unvergessliche Geschichten: Tensing Norgay und Edmund Hillary leben in unterschiedlichen Welten, der eine hütet Yaks in Nepal, der andere betreut Bienenstöcke in Neuseeland. Beide teilen jedoch eine Leidenschaft für die Berge und träumen von der Besteigung des Everest. Nach vielen gescheiterten Versuchen und zahlreichen Touren finden sie schließlich zusammen und überwinden gemeinsam die Herausforderungen, die ihnen auf dem Weg zum höchsten Punkt der Erde begegnen. Am 29. Mai 1953 erreichen sie schließlich ihr Ziel: 8848 Meter über dem Meeresspiegel. Die indische Autorin Uma Krishnaswami und der englische Illustrator Christopher Corr erzählen prägnant und kraftvoll von diesem historischen Ereignis. Die Lebensgeschichten der beiden Männer werden zunächst einzeln, aber gleichwertig dargestellt, bevor sie ab dem Zusammentreffen in doppelseitigen Illustrationen und gemischten Erzählsträngen zusammengeführt werden. Ein knapper Sachteil am Ende bietet interessante Fakten über den Everest. Pressestimmen loben das Buch als faszinierend und bereichernd, da es nicht nur Informationen vermittelt, sondern auch Themen wie Mut und Durchhaltevermögen behandelt. Die Illustrationen von Christopher Corr kombinieren naive Malerei mit modernem Pop-Art-Stil und sprechen Leser jeden Alters an.