Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Tenzing Norgay by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara


 This fascinating biography series for children (4-7 years) brings the thrilling figure of Tenzing Norgay (1914-1986), one of the most celebrated mountaineers.


Tenzing grew up at the base of the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal. He dreamed of climbing the highest peak of Chomolungma, and touching the sky from it. When he was seven, he heard of men from the West who wanted to climb the same peak, except they called it Everest. At thirteen, he was chosen as one of the Sherpas to join the expedition. Afterwards, he joined many other expeditions, and was nicknamed the Tiger of the Snows.

On May 29, 1953, Tenzing and Edmund Hillary made it to the summit of Everest.

Tenzing is a wonderful inspiration. His adventurous spirit, love for the mountains and caring nature for those he helped climb the mountains led him to the great achievement many dreamed of reaching but never did.

This story is an exciting inspiration for children to dream and follow their hearts. It is accompanied by charming illustrations, and presented in easy to understand way for the target audience.

Published in 2024 by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books

Source: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books



TRENDING INSPIRATION: Be Adventurous. Keep Trying New Things.


Traits:

·         His surroundings of Himalayan Mountains influenced his love for mountain hiking

·         He dreamed of reaching the highest peaks

·         At 13, he took his first expedition as the Sherpa

·         He became so good as the Sherpa that he became known as the Tiger of the Snows

·         On May 25, 1953 he made history with Edmund Hillary when reaching the summit of Everest

·         He had adventurous spirit

·         He loved mountains and cared for nature

 


"While you are doubting yourself, someone else is admiring your strength." - Kristen Butler


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