The Contest
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002 · Est. 3.5 hour read

The Contest

Written by Gordon Korman

Book #1 in the Everest series

Four kids race to conquer Everest, but disaster looms.

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144 pages· 25,578 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 750L
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Bookroo's 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?

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. 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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
25,578
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
750L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~R
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
63434
Publication
Published
February 27, 2012
First published
January 1, 2002
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545392327
LCCN
2003586120

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