PEAK: 1 (Peak Marcello Adventure) - Hardcover

Roland Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0152024174 ISBN 13: 9780152024178

Publisher: Harcourt Trade, 2007

Synopsis

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.

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Review:

"Here's the perfect antidote for a kid who thinks books are boring. . . . The nifty plotting, gripping story line and Peak's assured delivery give those who join this expedition much to savor."
Publishers Weekly (starred)-- (06/04/2007)

About the Author:

New York Times best-selling author Roland Smith is the author of 28 young adult novels including Peak, The Edge, Beneath, Above, Sasquatch, Elephant Run, Zach's Lie, Shatterproof (39 Clues), the Cryptid Hunters series, the I, Q series, and the Storm Runner series. His novels have garnered dozens of state and national book awards. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Website: rolandsmith.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Harcourt Trade
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0152024174
• ISBN 13: 9780152024178
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256