Uma Krishnaswami Bücher

Ein Berg – zwei unvergessliche Geschichten: Tensing Norgay und Edmund Hillary – der eine hütet Yaks in Nepal, der andere betreut die Bienenstöcke seines Vaters in Neuseeland. Zwei gänzlich unterschiedliche Leben, und doch ein gemeinsamer Traum. Schon früh entdecken beide ihre Liebe zu den Bergen, machen zahlreiche Touren, schließen sich verschiedenen Gruppen an, kommen immer höher und weiter und scheitern doch an dem einem: dem Chomolungma, dem Everest, dem höchsten Berg der Welt. Erst als die beiden zusammenfinden, gelingt das lang Ersehnte und so oft unerreichbar Geschienene: Nach intensiven Strapazen und mit großem Durchhaltevermögen stehen sie am 29. Mai 1953 dort, wo sie sich jahrelang hingeträumt hatten – am höchsten Punkt der Erde, 8848 Meter über dem Meeresspiegel. Prägnant im Wort und kräftig im Strich erzählen die indische Autorin Uma Krishnaswami und der englische Illustrator Christopher Corr von diesem Weltereignis. Dabei werden die Lebensgeschichten der beiden Persönlichkeiten anfangs einzeln, aber gleichwertig nebeneinandergestellt erzählt, um ab dem Zusammentreffen und dem weiteren gemeinsamen Weg in doppelseitige Illustrationen und gemischten Erzählsträngen überzugehen. Der knappe Sachteil am Ende des Buches rundet das Buch mit spannenden Daten und Fakten zum höchsten Berg der Welt ab. Pressestimmen: „Ein faszinierendes Buch über zwei faszinierende Männer, die Erstaunliches und zu ihrer Zeit Einmaliges leisteten“ Bernhard Hubner, Alliteratus „In einfachen Sätzen und ausdrucksstarken Bildern erzählt und illustriert.“ Claudia Schranz, querlesen „Dieses Buch stellt eine große Bereicherung dar, da nicht nur Informationen vermittelt werden, sondern auch Zukunftsträume, Mut und Durchhaltevermögen eine große Rolle spielen.“ bn. bibliotheksnachrichten „Die Illustrationen von Christopher Corr erinnern an Naive Malerei, an volkskundliche Bilder und sind doch unendlich modern in ihrer Popartigkeit.“ Christine Paxmann, Eselsohr „Alle Leser - Alter nach oben offen - regt es zum Nachdenken an, dem jüngerem Leser bietet es zusätzlich Abenteuer.“ AJuM der GEW Nordrhein-Westfalen

Embarrassed by her clumsiness, eight-year-old Meena, an Asian Indian American girl, is reluctant to appear in the school play until she gains self-confidence by practicing yoga.

Eight-year-old Arun waits impatiently while international adoption paperwork is completed so that he can meet his new baby sister from India.

A look at Mahatma Ghandi and Martin Luther King Jr., two very different men on a very similar mission--cultural revolution through peace; now in paperback!

Dini returns from India with Bollywood star Dolly Singh, but adjusting to life in the States proves challenging. This sequel to "The Grand Plan to Fix Everything" explores the comedic and heartfelt struggles of navigating fame, friendship, and cultural differences, offering a delightful continuation of Dini's adventures.

The bond between Neel and his Chachaji is beautifully captured through their shared moments over tea, where captivating stories unfold. Each tale not only entertains but also imparts wisdom and life lessons, reflecting the rich tapestry of their relationship and the cultural heritage they cherish.

Get out your umbrellas! Rhythmic prose and vivid chalk pastels flood the senses and take the reader on a tour of diverse urban India in this beautiful picture book.

An eleven-year-old girl with a passion for movies faces the challenge of moving to India for two years, leaving her best friend behind in Maryland. Her excitement for the adventure is sparked by the chance to meet her idol, actress Dolly Singh, blending themes of friendship, cultural transition, and the pursuit of dreams.

Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary each tell their story, culminating in their thrilling ascent of Mount Everest.Tenzing Norgay grew up in Nepal, herding yaks in the shadow of Chomolungma, the mountain also known as Everest. He has always dreamed of climbing to the top. He becomes a guide, leading treks through the Himalayas, and finally attempts the highest mountain himself, but doesn’t make it.Across the ocean, in New Zealand, Edmund Hillary grew up tending his father’s bees. He climbed his first mountain at sixteen and has climbed all over the world ever since. He tries Everest, with no success.In 1953, the two men set out on the same expedition to climb Everest. Their party numbers four hundred, counting all the guides and porters. But the climb is grueling, and eventually Norgay and Hillary are the only two determined to continue. They tramp over windswept glaciers, crawl across rope bridges, hack footholds in the ice … until finally they reach the top of the world!This remarkable true adventure story, told in a dual narrative, includes illustrated backmatter rich in geography, history and science.

The narrative artfully illustrates the parallel development of a sprawling tree and a bustling road, highlighting their coexistence. It challenges conventional perspectives on the environment and fosters dialogue on sustainability. The enchanting, embroidery-like illustrations, inspired by folk art, enhance the allegorical nature of the tale, giving it a timeless quality. Recognized as an outstanding International Book by the United States Board on Books for Young People in 2013, this story invites reflection on nature and human impact.