num_pages: 40
description: Vividly brings to life the fascinating true story of Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norgay who, realizing his own dreams, helped Sir Edmund Hillary reach the summit of Mount Everest--an event that changed history and caused both of these men to become heroes.
language: English
title: Tiger of the Snows: Tenzing Norgay: The Boy Whose Dream Was Everest
titlecomplete: Tiger of the Snows: Tenzing Norgay: The Boy Whose Dream Was Everest
genres: Adventure, Travel, Picture Books, Childrens, Biography, Poetry, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 38
places: Mount Everest, India
publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers