About the Author
ELIZABETH CODY KIMMEL has written numerous books for young readers.
An admirer of the Dalai Lama, a portion of the proceeds from "Boy
on the Lion Throne" will be donated to Tibet Aid. She lives in Cold
Spring, NY.
Reviews
Kimmel does a solid job of putting the reader into the shoes of
the young lama, called Kundun, including personable details such as
his desire to play instead of study (he loved to run and slide over
the freshly polished floors of the palace) and his boyish delight
in technology . . . . This is a strange and fascinating story told
in an engaging style, and young readers will find lots to keep them
turning the pages. Archival photographs, a selected bibliography,
and a list of online resources offer further information. "Bulletin
of the Center for Children's Books" Kimmel successfully weaves the
everyday world of this Buddhist leader into the cultural,
religious, and historical aspects of his time. The narrative is
interesting and, at times, gripping, especially the description of
his dramatic flight into exile in India. "School Library Journal"
The author clearly explains Tibetan history, life and customs as
well as difficult terms and religious concepts. "Kirkus
Reviews""
"Kimmel does a solid job of putting the reader into the shoes of
the young lama, called Kundun, including personable details such as
his desire to play instead of study (he loved to run and slide over
the freshly polished floors of the palace) and his boyish delight
in technology . . . . This is a strange and fascinating story told
in an engaging style, and young readers will find lots to keep them
turning the pages. Archival photographs, a selected bibliography,
and a list of online resources offer further information."
--"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
""Kimmel successfully weaves the everyday world of this Buddhist
leader into the cultural, religious, and historical aspects of his
time. The narrative is interesting and, at times, gripping,
especially the description of his dramatic flight into exile in
India." --"School Library Journal"
"The author clearly explains Tibetan history, life and customs as
well as difficult terms and religious concepts." --"Kirkus
Reviews"
"Kimmel does a solid job of putting the reader into the shoes of
the young lama, called Kundun, including personable details such as
his desire to play instead of study (he loved to run and slide over
the freshly polished floors of the palace) and his boyish delight
in technology . . . . This is a strange and fascinating story told
in an engaging style, and young readers will find lots to keep them
turning the pages. Archival photographs, a selected bibliography,
and a list of online resources offer further information."
-"Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
""Kimmel successfully weaves the everyday world of this Buddhist
leader into the cultural, religious, and historical aspects of his
time. The narrative is interesting and, at times, gripping,
especially the description of his dramatic flight into exile in
India." -"School Library Journal"
"The author clearly explains Tibetan history, life and customs as
well as difficul