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Adventure· United Kingdom

Tulku

by Peter Dickinson
Aggregate Editorial Score49/100
★Carnegie Medal
Published 1979286 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1979, Tulku established Peter Dickinson as one of the defining voices in adventure. Theodore, the son of American missionaries fleeing the Boxer Rebellion, escapes into Tibet with a charismatic English botanist and her companion, only to become entangled in a Buddhist monastery's search for its next reincarnated lama. Themes of Buddhism, Tibet, identity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Carnegie Medal 1979.

Book Details

AuthorPeter Dickinson
Published1979
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages286
Category⚔️ Adventure
ISBN9781444008579
Editorial Score49/100
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⚔️ Adventure

Action-driven stories of exploration, danger, and survival.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Carnegie Medal
winner · national
197948
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Peter Dickinson
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tulku about?

Theodore, the son of American missionaries fleeing the Boxer Rebellion, escapes into Tibet with a charismatic English botanist and her companion, only to become entangled in a Buddhist monastery's search for its next reincarnated lama.

Who wrote Tulku?

Tulku was written by Peter Dickinson, from United Kingdom. First published in 1979.

What awards has Tulku won?

Tulku has received the following awards and honours: Carnegie Medal 1979.

Is Tulku worth reading?

Tulku is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Buddhism, Tibet, identity.

Where can I buy Tulku?

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What category is Tulku?

Tulku is classified as Adventure. Action-driven stories of exploration, danger, and survival.

What country is Tulku from?

Tulku originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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