The Climb
Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · March 1, 2012
A thrilling adventure trilogy from Gordon Korman about a number of kids competing to be the youngest person to ever reach the top of Mt.
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- Who it’s for
- Everest turns a fierce age-record contest into a test of nerve, endurance, and survival.
- Themes
- Competition, High-altitude adventure, Harsh conditions
- Pacing
- Fast
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A thrilling adventure trilogy from Gordon Korman about a number of kids competing to be the youngest person to ever reach the top of Mt. Everest A thrilling adventure trilogy from Gordon Korman about a number of kids competing to be the youngest person to ever reach the top of Mt. Everest Four kids. One mountain. The youngest expedition ever to attempt an Everest climb has begun. But the trouble starts long before they reach the summit. Competition is fierce.
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Conditions are harsh. And the trek from Base Camp proves a challenge that not all the contestants can meet...with disastrous results. And then the storm hits...
Above the Treeline
Everest turns a fierce age-record contest into a test of nerve, endurance, and survival.
Come here for
- Young climbers facing harsh conditions and fierce competition
- An adventure where the mountain sets the terms
Expect
- A challenging trek from Base Camp, then a storm
- High stakes without a leisurely climb
Where it sits
| Survival Stories | 85% |
|---|---|
| Extreme Sports | 43% |
| Thrillers & Suspense | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Survival Stories
- Stories Set in Asia
- Extreme Sports
- Authors
- Gordon Korman
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- March 1, 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Competition · High-altitude adventure · Harsh conditions
- Reading lane
- Survival Stories
Book 2 in the everest series.