Bibliography: Rankin, L. (1948). Daughter of the Mountains. Illus. Kurt Weise. New York, NY: The Viking Press.
Brief Annotation: Momo, a young girl, has prayed for a red gold dog all her life and was finally the owner of one who she named Pempa. One day unfortunatley, the dog is stolen by a wool-trader. Momo makes an incredible journey from her home through the coast of India. In her journey, she comes across people who do not speak her language, and through the varied landscapes of India.
Genre: Culturally Diverse
Grade Level: 3-5th
Readers who will like this: Students who are looking for a book filled with culture and passion for the place a character comes from and what that character owns.
Response/Rating: I would give this book a 4 because I loved reading about the passion and determination that the character Momo portrays as she looks for the one thing that means so much to her, but struggling with her language at the same time.
Question to ask before a read aloud: Have you ever lost an animal that meant so much to you? What would you be willing to do in order to get it?
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