Junko Tabei Masters the Mountains
Reviewer name:
Kelly Palma
Library:
Lee County Library System
Book title:
Junko Tabei Masters the Mountains
Author:
Rebel Girls
Genre/Format:
Nonfiction, historical, women, children
More book description:
Read more about this book on Goodreads.
Targeted age groups:
- Middle Grade
- Young Adult
Star rating:
4/5
Book pitch:
Junko Tabei becomes one of the first women to climb Mt Everest. This story tells how she accomplished that.
Favorite quote:
Ganbatte, Do Your Best!
Whatever you do, do it with your whole heart.
I would recommend this book to:
Young women, 6-10, wanting nonfiction reads about great women of the past.
Describe the use of illustrations:
Just enough pictures sprinkled in to give the readers a glimpse of the story.
My favorite part was:
How she meets her husband!
Describe any program ideas for this book:
The end of the book has ideas for activities.
