Book Series · 3 Books

Everest Books

In order from The Contest to The Climb.

The Everest series is a set of 3 chapter books by Gordon Korman, published in 2002. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 160 pages.

The Contest

The Climb

The Summit

The Contest

The Climb

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Contest

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$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

Sale price

$759

The Contest

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

Four kids race to conquer Everest, but disaster looms.

The Climb

Sale price

$858

The Climb

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

Young climbers face fierce competition and deadly storms on Everest.

The Summit

Sale price

$759

The Summit

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

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

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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 (Book #1) is the shortest at 25,578 words (144 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Everest to life.

Gordon Korman

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