Plot Ashley is a young boy whose parents work as missionaries in China. Due to the Japanese invasion Ashley’s father forced Ashley to travel with his Uncle Sung to Nepal, India so that he could return to England. The journey was hard due to crossing the Himalayas and the Tibetan culture forcing Ashley to disguise his identity. They also had issues with food supplies; it was because of this that Ashley and his Uncle Sung were separated. This is when the real adventure for Ashley begins. The rest you will have to read for yourself!