The Contest
The Contest
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The Contest

Written by Gordon Korman
Book #1 in the Everest Series
Paperback
$7.99
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8 - 12
Reading age
144
Page count
178
Words per page
750L
Lexile measure
Feb 27, 2012
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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. Everest Four kids. One mountain.They come from all across America to be the youngest kid ever to climb Everest. But only one will reach the top first. The competition is fierce. The preparation is intense. The challenge is breathtaking. When the final four reach the higher peaks, disaster strikes-and all that separates the living from the dead is chance, bravery, and action.

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outdoor adventurerisk-takingcompetitionEverestteamworkperseveranceyouth athletesself-discoveryfamilymountaineering

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780545392327
    Publication Date
    February 27, 2012
    Publisher
    Scholastic Inc.
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2002
    Page Count
    144
    Words Per Page
    178
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2003586120
    Lexile® Level
    750L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.1
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    4
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    63434
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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