First published 1993
Momo lives in a remote Tibetan village with her beloved Tibetan terrier, Pempa. When traders steal Pempa and disappear into the mountains, Momo refuses to accept the loss. She sets out alone on a dangerous journey across the Himalayas, following ancient trade routes toward Calcutta where she believes the thieves have taken her dog. The trek tests every ounce of her courage as she faces treacherous mountain passes, wild animals, and the kindness of strangers who help her along the way. Momo must draw on her deep knowledge of the mountains and her unwavering determination to survive the journey. Her quest becomes more than just finding Pempa. It transforms into a test of the unbreakable bond between a girl and her dog, and the lengths one will go to protect what matters most.
Genres: fiction, animals, historical-fiction, adventure, asia
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, quest
Setting: Calcutta, Himalayas, Tibet
Period: 20th-century
191 pages · Paperback · Scholastic