Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Olver Relin

The young reader's adaptation of Greg Mortenson's best-selling memoir stays true to the story. It recounts Mortenson's attempt to climb K-2, the world's second highest mountain to honor his deceased sister Krista, the wrong turn that led him to the village of Korphe in Pakistan, and his subsequent vow to build the village a school. Some of the more harrowing details of such things as his kidnapping by the Taliban have been removed or toned down, but the gist of the story--his desire to help the Pakistanis improve their lot with improved education is still strong. Adapted by Sarah Thomson, it includes an interview with Mortenson's daughter, Amira, who has traveled with her father and is a strong supporter of his work. With the current situation in Pakistan and Afghanistan having the opportunity for students to read about the situation there and what some people are doing to improve it is invaluable. Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Adapted by Sarah Thompson. Puffin Books, 2009.