Book Series · 3 Books

Everest Books

In order from The Contest to The Climb.

The Contest
The Climb
The Summit
The Contest
The Climb
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Contest
Sale price
$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

The Contest

By Gordon Korman

Four kids race to conquer Everest, but disaster looms.

144 pages· 25,578 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Summary: Four young climbers from across America vie to be the first to summit Everest. As they ascend, fierce competition turns deadly when disaster strikes. Who will survive the ultimate test of bravery and endurance? With only chance and courage separating them from peril, the mountain demands everything they have. Will they conquer the peak or fall victim to its treacherous heights?
In reading order

Everest Series

3 books · Published 2002

#1
The Contest
#1 in Series
Sale price
$759

The Contest

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

Four kids race to conquer Everest, but disaster looms.

The Climb
Series
Sale price
$858

The Climb

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

Young climbers face fierce competition and deadly storms on Everest.

The Summit
Series
Sale price
$759

The Summit

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

Four kids race to conquer Everest, but one has a secret plan.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Everest series?

There are 3 books in the Everest series. It began with The Contest in 2002, and the newest book, The Climb, was published in 2002.

What order should you read the Everest books in?

Start with The Contest and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Everest books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Everest book is the longest?

The Summit is the longest book in the series at 27,895 words (160 pages).

Which Everest book is the shortest?

The Contest is the shortest at 25,578 words (144 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Everest to life.

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Gordon Korman

Author

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