Jack and the Royal Mountaineering Expedition to Shambhala - Todd Bacon - Bog

Jack, a precocious nine-year old adventurer, awakens to discover that her grandfather has already departed on a mountaineering expedition to the lost city of Shambhala deep in the Himalayas.Sadly, he neglected to bring three key items - his mountaineering goggles, map, and compass. With courage and resolve, Jack follows in the footsteps of her grandfather and the Royal Geographic Expedition.By train, ship, bi-plane, elephant, and pony, she crosses distant seas and lands to come to the expedition's aid.Along the way, Jack encounters historic female explorers of the past who encourage our brave young adventurer on her journey.