The Golden Tiger Mountain by Nicholas Hoffland and Ravi Kapoor

nisha.singh@harpercollins.co.in | 19 October 2023

Talking about The Golden Tiger Mountain, author Nicholas Hoffland says, ‘Good stories echo through inner spaces and inspire independent thinking and affirmative action to overcome challenging situations. To do what needs to be done with good humour, humanity and grace, is what makes a hero. Hopefully The Golden Tiger Mountain holds such a quiet, good humoured hero to show all of us a thing or two.’

Author Ravi Kapoor adds, ‘This is an adventure of innocence. A redemption song. A tale that takes parent and child equally by the hand. It started as a simple bed-time story to tell a little boy… They grow up so fast.’

Tina Narang, Publisher – HarperCollins Children’s Books adds, ‘If you want to travel to the mountains without moving an inch, read this book! The Golden Tiger Mountain will take hold of you for an endless number of reasons – for the beautiful relationship between a grandparent and grandchild, for the thrilling adventure that it will take you on; and for the stunning illustrations that will carry you to the mountains and beyond. And there’s more! The book also includes an exclusive playlist with music that has been specially created for the book, to help you experience the magic of the story as you read.

Praise for the book

‘A wonderful, life-affirming fable, filled with the fierce spirit of the high mountains.’ -Hari Kunzru, award-winning author

‘A thrilling adventure, a spectacular landscape and a delightful story.’ -Ruskin Bond, bestselling children’s author

About the book

To find the magical cure for his ailments, old Pala Dawa and Rinzing, his little granddaughter and the heart of his world, must do what no man has ever done – climb the Golden Tiger Mountain, and come back alive. In their way stand formidable, legendary challenges that will test their faith and endurance. Will their optimism and love for each other be enough to conquer the monsters, both real and imagined, that threaten to overpower them?

The Golden Tiger Mountain is a tale of myth and magic. Of confronting demons that will not sleep or let sleep. Of finding that it is striving for our loved ones that keeps us truly alive. And of realising that in the end it is the path, not the destination, that defines our journey.

The book’s playlist has been created by author Ravi Kapoor and can be accessed through the QR code in the book. It also includes music sheets for children and adults to bring the book to life themselves.

About Nicholas Hoffland

Nicholas Hoffland is a writer, art curator and design boffin who delights in mishmashing regional cuisines and health food. When not in the kitchen, he can be found sharing his love of jazz, rock and Indian and Western classical music in various forums.

About Ravi Kapoor

Ravi Kapoor is the author of the best-selling Scholastic Quiz: Incredible Records. In addition to his day (and night) job as an airline pilot, he has been a screenwriter, script editor, radio jockey and voiceover artist. In his spare time he enjoys worrying about life, the universe and everything. He composes music to relax.

About Tanaya Vyas

Tanaya Vyas is a designer, illustrator, researcher and educator with a passion for visual storytelling. Her illustrated picture books include Kasturba, Scarecrows on Parade and Parvati the Elephant’s Very Important Day. She loves talking to cats, scribbling on walls and travelling to faraway lands with her paintbrush.