After 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: He wants Peak 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. 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. "PEAK" is a novel that will take readers to new heights.
Reviews
"* "A thrilling, multifaceted adventure story... A winner at every level." - Booklist (starred)"


Awards
Runner-up for Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award (Grades 6-8) 2010. Short-listed for Delaware Diamonds Award (High School) 2010 and Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Grades 6-8) 2010 and Green Mountain Book Award 2010.



Book Information
ISBN 9780152062682
Author Roland Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Harcourt Children's Books
Publisher Harcourt Children's Books