Peak by Roland Smith

Peak by Roland Smith

The only thing you'll find on the summit of Mount Everest is a divine view. The things that really matter lie far below. - Peak Marcello

After fourteen-year-old Peak Marcello is arrested for scaling a New York City skyscraper, he's left with two choices: wither away in Juvenile Detention or go live with his long-lost father, who runs a climbing company in Thailand. But Peak quickly learns that his father's renewed interest in him has strings attached. Big strings. As owner of Peak Expeditions, he wants his son to be the youngest person to reach the Everest summit--and his motives are selfish at best. Even so, for a climbing addict like Peak, tackling Everest is the challenge of a lifetime. But it's also one that could cost him his life.

Roland Smith has created an action-packed adventure about friendship, sacrifice, family, and the drive to take on Everest, despite the incredible risk. The story of Peak's dangerous ascent--told in his own words--is suspenseful, immediate, and impossible to put down.

"Here is the perfect antidote for a kid who thinks books are boringThe nifty plotting, gripping story line and Peak's assured delivery give those who join this expedition much to savour." Publishers Weekly"

Smith, Roland: - Roland Smith first worked with animals at the Portland Zoo, and he has been involved in animal rescues and conservation work around the world for more than twenty years. He is the author of numerous books for young readers, including JACK'S RUN, ZACH'S LIE, CRYPTID HUNTERS, PEAK, TENTACLES, and the Storm Runners series. He is also the co-author of numerous picture books with his wife, Marie. Roland lives with Marie on a farm south of Portland, Oregon. You can find him online at www.rolandsmith.com.

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ISBN 13	9780152024178
ISBN 10	0152024174
Titel	Peak
Autor	Roland Smith
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Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	Harcourt Children's Books
Erscheinungsjahr	2007-05-01
Seitenanzahl	256
Preise	Winner of National Outdoor Book Awards (Children's) 2007, Winner of Nevada Young Readers' Award (Young Adult) 2009, Commended for Golden Sower Award (Young Adult) 2010, Commended for Oregon Book Awards (Young Adult) 2008, Commended for Texas Lone Star Reading List 2008, Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Ten to Fourteen) 2008, Short-listed for Young Reader's Choice Award (Intermediate/Grades 7-9) 2010, Short-listed for Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Grades 6-8) 2009, Short-listed for Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award 2012, Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Children's Book) 2009
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