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After fleeing the hostility of his village, Ashley is found by a mysterious tribe in the Tibetan mountains. Treated as a near‑human god, he faces rigorous tests of courage and must decide whether to return home or embrace his destiny within the tribe. This adventure tests his resilience and loyalty amid cultural conflict.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
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