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Reader reviewed by Mason

This book is about a boy named Peak. After getting arrested for climbing skyscrapers in New York City, Peak is sent to live with his dad. Peak's dad runs a business in Tibet where he helps people get to the summit of Mount Everest. Peak gets an offer to climb Mount Everest with his dad. If he makes it to the top before he is fifteen, he will be the youngest person to summit Everest.

I enjoyed reading about Peak's experiences as he attempted to climb Everest. I also liked how the book was a journal that he wrote explaining his experiences. This book reminds me of My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George because they are both about teenagers who must survive the harsh elements of a mountain. Both books are also written as the main character's journal. I would recommend this book to anyone in middle school who likes books about the great outdoors and nature.