About the Author

Jess spent her childhood between the UK and India, and grew up hearing stories about the Himalayas from her grandmother. She's lived in India and even met with the Dalai Lama. She studied creative writing at Bath Spa and after a few years living in Louisiana, is now back in the UK, where she lives with her husband and daughter.

Reviews

Daring kids, sidekick yaks, Himalayan setting - all the ingredients of a smashing adventure.
*Abi Elphinstone*

A wonderful story of courage and hope.
*Amy Wilson, author of A GIRL CALLED OWL*

A powerful, compelling story of hope, wisdom and compassion...
*Steve Voake*

a cracking adventure and survival novel set in the Himalayas which really makes you think about the plight of the Tibetan people.
*Irish Independent*

This beautifully designed book is a richly atmospheric story of friendship, courage and survival.
*BookTrust*

...a thrilling fable about hope, and the importance of holding onto what matters, no matter what. With its derring-do charm, and vivid sense of place, this follows in the tradition of classic adventure stories, and comes thoroughly recommended for fans of Eva Ibbotson, Lauren St John and Katherine Rundell.
*Love Reading 4 Kids*

With a cover that sings of sunrise and adventure, and inside pages that hold intricate print designs and hidden yaks, this is a beautiful book to own. An eye-opening and somewhat different read.
*Minerva Reads*

...one of those stories that gives its young readers an honest understanding of some of the awful things that go on in the world, but balances that understanding with a narrative of survival and hope...
*The Book Bag*

This is a fantastic book which is relevant to today's crises: refugees, conflict and children growing up in war zones. Although there's danger, gruelling journeys and battles to survive, there is also hope, and hope is the essence of Tash's story.
*Type Writered*

This is an excellent story it maintains a good pace throughout and is filled with insights into both Tibetan and Indian culture.
*The School Librarian*

Running on the Roof of the World by Jess Butterworth is full of excitement and tension, and also gives you a glimpse of the culture and lifestyle of the people in the mountains.
*The Hindu*

...an absolute page-turner and Tash was an amazing character full of spirit and determination.
*NG Kids (Reader Review)*

A story of adventure, survival and hope
*Angels and Urchins*

A captivatingly classic adventure.
*Love Reading 4 Kids*

A cracking adventure and survival novel set in the Himalayas which really makes you think about the plight of the Tibetan people.
*Irish Independent (Weekend Review)*

There's inevitably a political element to the story, pitched at just the right level, but this is also an exciting adventures with vivid descriptions of the landscape. A story relevant to the world that we live in today, told with compassion and understanding.
*The Guardian*

This is a wonderfully fast-paced read that's a celebration of courage and integrity in the face of danger, and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.
*Scoop*