Ascent

Written by Roland Smith

Part of the A Peak Marcello Adventure series

A climber faces treacherous jungles and a brutal regime to reach an isolated peak.

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240 pages· HL680L

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Bookroo's summary

Peak Marcello embarks on a daring journey to climb Myanmar's remote Hkakabo Razi. Navigating through perilous rainforests teeming with venomous creatures and corrupt officials, Peak's greatest challenge may not be the mountain itself. Will he conquer the dangers lurking in the shadows, or will the jungle's secrets prove too formidable? As Peak pushes his limits, the stakes rise, testing his resolve and survival instincts. Adventure and danger await in this gripping tale of courage and determination.

From the publisher

In this thrilling climbing adventure from bestselling author Roland Smith, summiting one of the most isolated mountains in the world may be the easiest thing Peak does.After conquering the mountains in Afghanistan, Peak Marcello goes to Myanmar, a country that has been in the grips of a brutal military regime for more than fifty years, to visit Alessia.When he’s invited to climb the remote Hkakabo Razi, Peak can’t pass up the opportunity. But getting to the mountain will involve a four-week trek through tropical rainforests rife with hazards–from venomous reptiles and leeches to corrupt police and military.This thrilling teen climbing adventure is “the perfect antidote for kids who think books are boring” (Publishers Weekly starred review for Peak).Roland Smith’s Peak Marcello’s Adventures are: PeakThe EdgeAscentDescent

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