Daughter of the Mountains

Louise S. Rankin

Apr 2018 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Eve Bianco

About this audiobook

A Newbery Honor recipient

Momo has always wanted a Lhasa terrier — a dog like the ones the Buddhist priests hold sacred in their temples. And her dream is realized when a trader brings Pempa to her parents' tea house. But after a band of robbers steals the valuable dog and quickly escapes with him into the mountains, Momo is determined to catch them and recover her beloved Pempa. To do so, she must follow the Great Trade Route across the mountains — a path that most people avoid, and which will surely put her life at risk. Momo undertakes a dangerous journey from the mountains of Tibet to the city of Calcutta, in search of her stolen dog Pempa.

Ratings and reviews

I love it! The protagonist, Momo, is heartwarming and endearing and will do whatever it takes to get her dog back. While there are some culture inaccuracies, they are small compared to the wonderful storyline.

About the author

Louise Rankin is a published author of children's books and young adult books.