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Sales Rank: 13720
Category: Book
Author: Roland Smith
Publisher: Harcourt Paperbacks
Studio: Harcourt Paperbacks
Manufacturer: Harcourt Paperbacks
Label: Harcourt Paperbacks
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0152062688
EAN: 9780152062682
ASIN: 0152062688
Publication Date: August 1, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Product Description
After Peak Marcellois arrested for scaling a New York City skyscraper, he?s left with two choices: wither away in Juvenile Detention or to go live with his long-lost father, who runs a climbing companyin Thailand. But Peak quickly learns that his father?s renewed interest in him has strings attached.Big strings. Hewants Peak to be the youngest person to reach the Everest summit?and his motives are selfish at best. Even so, for a climbing addict like Peak,tackling Everest is the challenge of a lifetime. Butit?s also one that could cost him his life.
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 "Into Thin Air" for Kids August 8, 2008
Roland Smith's Everest adventure story, reading like a low-calorie version of Jon Krakauer's bestseller INTO THIN AIR, is sure to please the YA crowd, whether they are climbers real or vicarious. The 14-year-old protagonist, Peak Marcello, is the son of divorced climbers and finds himself switching from living with mom to living with dad when he must escape the US for a crime he commits in the opening pages (hint: think King Kong). His dad, Joshua Wood, is an expert climber and leads expeditions of rich folks up Everest for a living. From this, you can see how Peak winds up climbing the biggest peak in the world (much to Mom's dismay!).
For characterization, the novel features plenty of father-son moments as well as a steal-the-show lesser character named Zopa. A supposed monk, the wise Nepalese Zopa has summited Everest more than once and brings his grandson, Sun-jo, along, which sets up a competition between the boys to see who will become the youngest person ever to reach the Top of the World. In addition to the action and the insight into Sherpas, readers will pick up a lot of information on what it's like to live (and die) in the dangerous "sport" of mountain climbing. To spice it up even more, Smith throws in overzealous Chinese soldiers who hector climbers and demand to see everyone's "papers" (perfect timing in these days of the China Olympics). Though recommended for boys of any age, this novel would be equally pleasing to girls with a taste for outdoor adventure.
 Most Boring Roland Smith Book Ever July 31, 2008
I normally enjoy Roland Smith stories but this one was a boring book. It was so repetitive and so juvenile for its class that it made me want to go and jump of a mountain. This books plot was so limited and its format was so cheesy. Younger readers would like this book alot but I think it is a disappointment.
What a thrill July 31, 2008
This book is great! I teach middle school students where we do a One Book, One Community unit every year that the entire school gets involved with. I was very impressed with this book. It is a fast paced read that really intrigues the reader. I felt myself climbing Mt. Everest as I was reading. I feel honored that the author will be visiting our school later in the school year to meet with our staff and students.
 PCE Student Review April 27, 2008
My favorite book is Peak by Roland Smith. Peak is the main character. Peak has not seen his long lost father because he got a divorce with Peak's mom. His dad asks him if he wants to climb Mt. Everest. Peak says yes. But the reason that he is going is because he has to. First he was climbing a NY skyscraper and people found out. So they told the Police. So then he has two decisions, 1-go to Juvey or go climb Everest with his long lost father for a couple of months. His dad owns a climbing company in Thailand. When they are climbing Mt Control stops them and says they can't climb Mt. Everest. So Peak, his father, and other climbers go with Peak on the other side of the mountain. When they reach the top this is what they see- an unbelievable view and lots of Os tanks and lots of snow. Lots of it. I like this book because it is very exciting. None of the pages are boring and none of Roland Smith's books are. I would recommend it to 10 yrs to young adults.
PCE Student Review April 17, 2008
My favorite book was Peak by Roland Smith.
Peak is about peak Marcello, who gets arrested for scaling a skyscraper with an understanding from the judge to live with his dad in Tibet, China not knowing his dad wants him to break a record for the first person
ever to reach Mt.Everest. The book is classified as an adventure. Smith's writing style is fast-paced, never boring, and a page-turner. I recommend this book for people ages 10-16. I love this book because it keeps going, never gets boring, and there is a little comedy thrown into it. My favorite character is Peak because he is brave, funny, and considerate. In the end Peak is ten feet away from Everest and he lets another boy named Sun-Jo reach the top and lets him break the record. This is because he thought Sun-Jo wanted it more than him.
That is why Peak is my favorite book.
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