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

The Summit

Written by Gordon Korman

Part of the Everest series

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

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160 pages· 27,895 words· Est. 4 hour read· 760L
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Bookroo's summary

In a daring quest to be the youngest atop Everest, four kids face brutal conditions and dwindling supplies. As they ascend, tensions rise when sabotage threatens their dreams. Who will reach the summit, and at what cost? With the mountain's dangers and a saboteur among them, survival becomes the ultimate challenge. Can they trust each other, or will ambition lead to betrayal?

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. EverestFour kids. One mountain.Four kids are prepared to go into thin air in order to become the youngest person ever to climb Everest. But they are not prepared for the challenges that await them as they get closer to the summit. Supplies are low. Conditions are extreme. One of the kids is trying to sabotage the others…

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
27,895
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
760L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~R
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
63435
Publication
Published
March 1, 2012
First published
September 1, 2002
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545392341

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