This is the true and now familiar story of Dr. Greg Mortenson who went hiking in the mountains of Pakistan in 1993 and got lost. He found his way to a small village where the locals helped him recover from his ordeal. While there, he noticed that the students had no building and did all of their schooling out of doors. Advised by a wise elder to “listen to the wind,” Mortenson becomes aware of children’s voices, children he has helped teach during his recovery, and he decides to build them a school.
It's a adventurous and thoughtful story. The picture-book version captures Mortenson’s story by using colorful fabric and cut-paper to depict the dramatic landscape and incredible undertaking. The book includes an appended scrapbook of photographs, maps, and additional information. Check out the adapted version for young adults, "Three Cups of Tea". This story is makes a for great study in multiculturalism. Beverly - teacher
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