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Peak
Peak
Author: Roland Smith
After Peak Marcello is arrested for scaling a New York City skyscraper, he's left with two choices: wither away in Juvenile Detention or go live with his long-lost father, who runs a climbing company in Thailand. But Peak quickly learns that his father's renewed interest in him has strings attached. Big strings. He wants Peak to be the yo...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780152024178
ISBN-10: 0152024174
Publication Date: 5/1/2007
Pages: 256
Reading Level: Young Adult
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4.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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GeniusJen avatar reviewed Peak on + 5322 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Reviewed by Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com

Have you ever wondered what inspires people to climb mountains? What drives some to the highest peaks? Fourteen-year-old Peak Marcello was born to climb. Born to a couple of dedicated "rock rats," Peak has climbing in his blood.

Peak's parents are divorced. He hasn't heard from his father for years. Suddenly, after being arrested for illegally climbing a skyscraper, Peak finds himself on his way to Kathmandu to join his dad, famous climber, Joshua Wood.

Forced to leave his mother, stepfather, and half-sisters behind, Peak has mixed feelings about the trip. It means spending time in some of the best climbing territory in the world. It also means spending time with a man who never answered his letters or bothered to get to know his own son.

Once Peak arrives in the neighborhood of Mt. Everest, the real plan becomes evident. Joshua Wood runs an adventure/expedition company struggling to make ends meet. Taking the youngest ever person to the summit of Mt. Everest would assure the continued success of his company. Peak is just the fourteen year old for the job. Can he survive the brutal conditions and make it to the top? Will his father be able to protect him from the foreign authorities who have other ideas about who should be allowed to climb in their country?

Peak Marcello is about to have the adventure of a lifetime. His mental as well as physical strength will be tested, and what is truly important in life will be revealed.

Roland Smith, well-known for his adventure books, provides another great story for his fans. The struggle to survive on Mt. Everest, in addition to the thrilling attempt to reach its summit, makes for some fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat reading. I recommend PEAK for any teen collection.
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Loved this - a real page-turner! I ordered it for my son and read it myself and thorougly enjoyed it. Lots of great description of Tibet and thus not only exciting but educational as well. Recomment highly to anyone who loves a great adventure story, emotional parent/child relationship development and page turner in one.
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I am a connoisseur of great books for kids, and this is definitely one! Great story, amazing flow and characters that take your heart. I recommend it for every kid (or adult) that loves a good read!! It is written at a 5th grade level but the smart 3rd grader would love it, too!


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