In this unputdownable, spine-tingling adventure of a lifetime called “a winner at every level,”* fourteen-year-old Peak Marcello attempts to be the youngest climber to summit Mount Everest. 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 an overseas climbing company. But Peak quickly learns that his father's renewed interest in him has strings attached. Big strings. As owner of Peak Expeditions, he wants his son 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. It's also one that could cost him his life. This thrilling teen climbing adventure is "the perfect antidote for kids who think books are boring" (Publishers Weekly starred review). Roland Smith's Peak Marcello's Adventures are: Peak The Edge Ascent Descent *Booklist, starred review
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Roland Smith
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Roland Smith is an American author of young adult fiction as well as nonfiction books for children.
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Books Like Peak
If you're looking for books similar to Peak, here are some recommendations based on themes, tone, and narrative style.
Endurance
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A true account of Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition and incredible survival story. The book details an extraordinary journey of human endurance and leadership. Similar to Peak, it explores themes of survival, teamwork, and pushing human limits in extreme environments. The narrative showcases remarkable human resilience and determination.
Into Thin Air
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A gripping non-fiction account of a disastrous Mount Everest expedition. Krakauer provides a firsthand narrative of the 1996 climbing season's tragic events. The book offers intense, real-world insights into mountain climbing challenges and survival. It shares Peak's themes of extreme adventure and human endurance in harsh mountain environments.
Unbroken
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A true story of survival and resilience during World War II. The book follows Louis Zamperini's incredible journey of endurance through extreme challenges. Similar to Peak, it explores themes of human resilience and overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The narrative highlights extraordinary personal strength and determination.
Touching the Void
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A harrowing true story of survival in the Peruvian Andes. Two climbers face extreme conditions after a near-fatal mountaineering accident. The book explores human resilience, survival instincts, and the psychological challenges of extreme climbing. Similar to Peak, it demonstrates the intense physical and mental demands of mountain expeditions.
Alive
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A true story of survival after a plane crash in the Andes Mountains. Survivors must overcome extreme conditions and make difficult choices. Similar to Peak, it explores themes of human endurance and survival in challenging environments. The book provides a gripping account of human resilience and teamwork.
The Climb
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A mountaineering account that provides an alternative perspective to Krakauer's Into Thin Air. The book offers insights into high-altitude climbing challenges and survival. Like Peak, it explores the technical and psychological aspects of mountain expeditions. It provides a detailed look at the risks and rewards of extreme climbing.
127 Hours
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A true story of survival in the Utah wilderness after a climbing accident. The author demonstrates extraordinary determination and will to survive. Similar to Peak, it explores themes of personal endurance and overcoming extreme challenges. The narrative provides insights into human resilience and survival instincts.
The Martian
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A science fiction novel about an astronaut stranded on Mars, using ingenuity to survive. The protagonist faces extreme challenges and must rely on problem-solving skills. Like Peak, it explores themes of individual resilience and overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles. The narrative highlights human adaptability and determination.
The Call of the Wild
Jack London
An adventure novel about survival and adaptation in the harsh Alaskan wilderness. The story follows Buck, a dog who must learn to survive in extreme conditions. Like Peak, it explores themes of personal challenge, survival, and pushing beyond perceived limits. The narrative emphasizes individual strength and determination in challenging environments.
Hatchet
Gary Paulsen
A survival story about a teenage boy stranded in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash. Brian must use his wits and limited resources to survive alone. The book shares Peak's themes of youth facing extreme challenges and personal growth through adversity. It highlights a young protagonist's resilience and problem-solving skills.
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Scott O'Dell
A young adult novel about a Native American girl surviving alone on an island. The protagonist demonstrates remarkable resilience and adaptation. Like Peak, it features a young hero facing extraordinary challenges and personal growth. The narrative emphasizes survival skills and inner strength.
My Side of the Mountain
Jean Craighead George
A young adult novel about a boy who runs away to live alone in the wilderness. The protagonist demonstrates survival skills and personal growth. Similar to Peak, it features a young hero facing significant challenges and discovering inner strength. The narrative emphasizes self-reliance and adaptation.
The White Mountains
John Christopher
A science fiction adventure about young people resisting alien control. The protagonist embarks on a challenging journey of survival and rebellion. Like Peak, it features a young hero facing extraordinary challenges and personal transformation. The narrative emphasizes individual courage and the struggle against overwhelming odds.
The River
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A survival story about two teenagers stranded in the wilderness. The protagonists must use their skills and teamwork to survive. Like Peak, it features young characters facing extreme challenges and personal growth. The narrative emphasizes problem-solving and individual resilience.
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