The Climb
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002 · Est. 4 hour read

The Climb

By Gordon Korman

Part of the Everest series

Young climbers face fierce competition and deadly storms on Everest.

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160 pages· 26,882 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Four young climbers embark on a daring quest to conquer Everest, aiming to be the youngest to reach its peak. As they battle fierce competition and harsh conditions, the journey from Base Camp becomes perilous. Not everyone can withstand the challenges, and when a storm strikes, the expedition turns into a life-or-death struggle. Will they survive the mountain's wrath and achieve their dreams, or will Everest claim its next victims?

From the publisher

A thrilling adventure trilogy from Gordon Korman about a number of kids competing to be the youngest person to ever reach the top of Mt. EverestA thrilling adventure trilogy from Gordon Korman about a number of kids competing to be the youngest person to ever reach the top of Mt. Everest Four kids. One mountain. The youngest expedition ever to attempt an Everest climb has begun. But the trouble starts long before they reach the summit. Competition is fierce. Conditions are harsh. And the trek from Base Camp proves a challenge that not all the contestants can meet…with disastrous results. And then the storm hits…

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
26,882
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
770L
Themes & topics
Books about competitionBooks about friendshipBooks about ambitionBooks about mountaineeringBooks about survival
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~R
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
63436
Publication
Published
March 1, 2012
First published
September 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545392334

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