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Overview

When fourteen-year-old Peak Marcello's long-lost father presents the opportunity for them to summit Everest together, Peak doesn't even consider saying no--even though he suspects there are a few strings attached. And if he makes it to the top before his birthday, he'll be the youngest person ever to stand above 29,000 feet. It's not a bad turn of events for a guy who's been stuck in New York City with only skyscrapers to (illegally) scale.

Here, in Peak's own words, is the exhilarating, gut-wrenching story of what happened on that climb to the top of the world--a climb that changed everything. Welcome to Mount Everest.

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Here's the perfect antidote for a kid who thinks books are boring. In his latest, Smith (Cryptid Hunters) introduces 14-year-old Peak Marcello (named by his mountaineering parents) as he's arrested for scaling Manhattan's Woolworth Building, in an attempt to graffiti his tag-a blue mountain peak-high on the side of it. Peak is headed for a long stint in juvie when his estranged father swoops into the courtroom with a solution that will get the media's newest darling-the papers have dubbed Peak "Spider Boy"-immediately and far out of sight. Before the trek to China, where Peak's father runs a commercial climbing operation on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, Peak's English teacher, Vincent, gives him two notebooks to fill, which will complete his requirements for the school year. This conceit allows Peak to tell his story in his own wry voice and to share lots of Vincent's advice. "A good writer should draw the reader in by starting in the middle of the story with a hook," Peak recalls. "I guess Vincent thinks readers are fish." The hook here is irresistible-Peak will try to become the youngest person ever to scale Everest-overcoming Chinese bureaucrats, resentment of his father, rivalry with a Nepalese teen who has the same goal, avalanches, icy crevasses, howling winds, searing cold and many, many frozen corpses to reach the 29,028-foot summit. The nifty plotting, gripping story line and Peak's assured delivery give those who join this expedition much to savor. Ages 12-up. (May)

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From The Critics
Fourteen-year-old Peak is a prodigy climber who appears to have more maturity than most adults in this book. He struggles with the idea of being used by his father for personal gain and tells the story of what he does to battle that. The book is very well written and even humorous at times. People who enjoy reading about a character's personal growth and how that person overcomes challenges will like this book.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780152024178
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Publication date: 5/1/2007
  • Pages: 256
  • Sales rank: 118,026
  • Age range: 12 - 17 Years
  • Lexile: 0760L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 5.80 (w) x 8.20 (h) x 0.90 (d)

Meet the Author

Roland Smith is a former zookeeper and leading expert on red wolves as well as an author. He lives on a small farm near Portland, Oregon.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 20, 2009

    Amazing Book

    Peak by Ronald Smith is an action filled realistic fiction novel. I liked this book because it made me want to keep reading it from beginning to end because of all the adventure going on in the book at once.This story takes place in New York City and Asia. The major conflict in this book is that after being arrested for climbing a skyscraper, Peak has to live with his father in Thailand and is planning on climbing Mount Everest while he is there. Peak thinks he is going to bond with his father but his father actually wants Peak to be the youngest person to reach the peak of Everest for the fame and fortune. Another kid though is trying to also be the youngest to climb Everest. Him and Peak battle to get to the top and learn a lesson from it. The story is told by Peak in the first person. I liked how the author wrote this book because he didn't make things complicated to understand and it was simple to read. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a thrilling story. Anyone who reads this book will get an adventure out of it.

    5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 4, 2011

    Great book!

    My daughter was assigned this book in class (7th grade). It seemed interesting, so I gave it a shot. I couldn't put it down. It has adventure, wit and heart. I highly suggest it to any young teen...Moms and Dads should read it as well.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 18, 2007

    peak is an outstanding book

    This is an outstanding book. I love the way the author starts out with him climbing the side of a skyscraper.If you are the kind of person that likes an exciteing book that you will hav a hard time putting down, this is the book for you. this book is about an almost 15 year old bok that love climbing things. when he get caught climbing a skyscraper he has 2 choices,1 spend some time in prison and 2 go live with his father. he dosnt want to go to prison so he goes to live with his father. he espects to go to his house but his father has something different in mind for him. he takes Peak to mount everest. This book exceptally showed how much it takes to get to the top of everest.along the way to the top of everest peak finds another 14 year old on his way to the top. only 1 problem.....he is 1 week younger then him. like i said this book is outstanding if you get a chance to read it I would, it is a preaty short book that i read in 2 days. sorry Mrs.Britt it was 3 paragraphs but it got squished

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 2, 2011

    Highly Recommened

    When 14 year old Peak Marcello is presented with the opportunity to climb Mt. Everest with his long-lost father, he doesn't even hesitate to say no. You could say Peak got his passion for climbing from his father, who has been gone for more than 12 years of Peak's life, or you could say he picked it up on his own. Either way, if Peak reaches the top of Mt. Everest before his 15th birthday, he will be the youngest person ever to stand 29,000 feet. It's defiantly a step up from illegally climbing skyscrapers to get his climbing thrills. On his journey to the summit of Mt. Everest Peak faces many challenges, such as, altitude sickness, numbing temperatures, and even himself. Peak is an easy read with lots of plot twists that keep the reader entertained from page one until the end. Great Book!

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 2, 2011

    One of the best

    This is a book that any teenager would enjoy. I have read it about 12 times. No joke. I have read this book more than anybook i have ever read. I wish they coukd makeba sequek or something. A movie about this would be great. Read it!

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 5, 2010

    I am probably the only one who dosen't like this book

    It's not just about mountain climbing. don't get me wrong it was an alright book, but i guess it didn't really get to me. it's relatable to a certain extent. to me the book is very interest oriented. overal it's an okay novel to read.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 29, 2012

    Good

    Great book but bad ending

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 26, 2011

    AMAZING

    Loved it. One of my faves

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 27, 2011

    good book

    I like this book my thirdgrade teacher read it too my class

    1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 30, 2010

    Hmmm...

    The book started off okay, it was actually pretty funny. But after a very boring cycle of traveling to different camps on Everest, Peak (the main characted) finally has the summit in sight, but he lets someone go instead of him??? I still haven't discovered why they both couldn't go, but I guess that will remain a mystery.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 29, 2009

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    dayo

    This is my favorite book. it is a story that you cant put down

    1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 3, 2012

    This book is so amazing!!!!!!:D im not even over exagerating- i swear!

    This book is sooooooo good! I read it last year in sixth grade and i couldnt put it down! It has exhileration , emotion , cliff- hanging(litterally) suspense! PLEEEEEEEEEZ read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 2, 2012

    Peak

    Greatest ever!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 1, 2012

    Awesome book

    Didnt like the ending

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 1, 2012

    This book it cool

    That you shoud read this book and buy it

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    Posted January 29, 2012









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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 28, 2012

    If you like long books

    Get this

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 28, 2012

    Scared

    Most books i like other don't that is why i don't want to buy this book

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 26, 2012

    Awesome

    I think this book is great book! Its n easy rread with only 181 pages. Its great for kids ranging from 9 and up! I would totally 100% recomend this book!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 26, 2012

    Great

    This book is amazing and i am so glad i read it. Roland smith is a great author and you should read the rest of his books. O_o kiara

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