Books About Mountain Climbing

The Best Mountain Climbing Books for Kids

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Mountain Climbing

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

Where Is Mount Everest?

By Nico Medina, Who HQ, John Hinderliter (Illustrator) · Where Is . . . ? series

Everest's perilous peaks challenge climbers with history and danger.

112 pages· 7,679 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 348 ratings

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Summary: Journey to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, where ancient history meets modern ambition. Explore the mountain's storied past, from its first settlers to daring climbers facing life-or-death challenges. Discover tales of triumph and tragedy as expeditions navigate the treacherous ascent. Will they conquer the summit or fall victim to its unforgiving nature? This gripping narrative unveils the allure and peril of Everest, where every climb is a test of human spirit.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

One Wrong Step

Two kids face peril on Everest, battling nature and hidden threats to find their missing expedition.

336 pages· 28,625 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 2,042 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old Atlas Wade, haunted by his mother's death, joins an Everest expedition with his father. When an avalanche strikes, Atlas, Maddie, and their injured Sherpa, Chodak, must brave the mountain's dangers to find survivors. As war looms and a Nazi threat emerges, they confront treacherous weather and hidden enemies. Can Atlas mend his fractured bond with his father and survive the climb of a lifetime?

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1993

To the Top!

Two climbers face deadly odds on Everest's icy heights.

48 pages· 3,236 words· Est. 36 min read

4.0 Goodreads · 131 ratings

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Summary: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay embark on a daring climb up Mount Everest, confronting deadly snow slides and fierce winds. With the haunting memory of 19 lost climbers, will they conquer the world's highest peak or become its next victims? This thrilling tale of courage and determination will captivate adventure-seekers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

The Climb

By Gordon Korman · Everest series

Young climbers face fierce competition and deadly storms on Everest.

160 pages· 26,882 words· Est. 4 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 3,484 ratings

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Summary: 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?

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1973

Meg on the Moon

By Helen Nicoll, Jan Pienkowski · Meg and Mog series

A birthday wish takes Mog on a space adventure.

26 pages· 398 words· Est. 5 min read

3.9 Goodreads · 197 ratings

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Summary: Meg, a little witch, casts a spell to take her cat, Mog, on a birthday adventure to the moon. As they soar in a flying saucer, unexpected surprises await. Will their lunar journey be the ultimate birthday treat, or will they face cosmic challenges? Discover the magic and mystery of their celestial escapade.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

The Contest

By Gordon Korman · Book #1 in the Everest series

Four kids race to conquer Everest, but disaster looms.

144 pages· 25,578 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 4,549 ratings

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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?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 1954

Banner in the Sky

By James Ramsey Ullman

A young climber faces the deadly peak that claimed his father.

Newbery Honor (1955)

288 pages· 68,287 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 5,118 ratings

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Summary: Sixteen-year-old Rudi Matt is determined to conquer the Citadel, the last great summit of the Alps, where his father perished. Armed with his father's red shirt, Rudi must brave the treacherous chasm that claimed his father's life. As he ascends, Rudi confronts not only the mountain's dangers but also his own fears. Will he find the strength to plant his banner in the sky and honor his father's legacy? This gripping tale of courage and determination explores the limits of human endurance and the power of dreams.

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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Walk on the Wild Side

By Nicholas Oldland · Life in the Wild series

Three friends race up a mountain, but mishaps teach them the joy of the journey.

32 pages· 446 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

3.7 Goodreads · 675 ratings

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Summary: A bear, a moose, and a beaver embark on a mountain adventure, turning it into a race. As boulders tumble and cliffs challenge them, they discover that competition isn't always fun. Will they learn that friendship and teamwork make the journey worthwhile? Join this humorous tale of mishaps and camaraderie, where the real victory is enjoying the adventure together.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

High as a Hawk

By T. A. Barron, Ted Lewin (Illustrator)

A determined eight-year-old sets out to climb one of Colorado's highest peaks.

32 pages

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Summary: Eight-year-old Harriet is determined to reach the top of Longs Peak in Colorado. With her wise trail guide, she faces steep slopes, a freezing blizzard and other surprises, climbing both for herself and for the mother she has lost. Based on the 1905 ascent by the youngest person ever to climb Longs Peak, with an author's note about guide Enos Mills.

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Picture Book · Ages 8–14 · 2007

Stranded in the Snow!

By Tim O'Shei · True Tales of Survival series

A snowboarder battles nature's fury to survive a week in the wild.

32 pages· 1,894 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud

3.3 Goodreads · 8 ratings

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Summary: Eric LeMarque, an extreme sports enthusiast, faces his toughest challenge when he becomes lost in the unforgiving backcountry of Mammoth Mountain. Stranded for eight days without food or shelter, Eric must rely on his wits and resilience to endure the harsh Sierra Nevada wilderness. As he fights against the elements, questions arise: Will he find his way back to safety, and what will this ordeal mean for his passion for snowboarding? Discover the gripping tale of survival and the human spirit's unyielding determination.

Ages 7–10Junior Chapter Book Club