I researched online for "clean books" for teen boys on behalf of my thirteen-year-old. This title was one that appeared on a list. My son really enjoyed this book and recommended it to me.
After climbing a New York City skyscraper, fourteen-year-old Peak is arrested and placed on trial. His father, Joshua Woods, whom he has not seen in years, arrives just in time. The solution? Make Peak disappear from the U.S. and give him the opportunity to climb Mt. Everest so he will be the youngest person to reach its summit. Peak learns about unselfishness and what truly matters in life.
This novel will reveal the tenacity and the stamina people who climb Mt. Everest must possess. The reader will learn a lot about climbing and acclimation. A story that will appeal to active, adventurous readers. Although Peak is competitive and has flaws, his kindness ultimately rules his final decisions. He is a credible character.
*Highly recommend but see warnings. This novel is labeled a "young adult".
Topics to discuss/Warnings: Peak's arrest & his attitude, lying, a couple of swear words, a woman mentions how Josh Woods is cute and contemplates sneaking into his tent one night & says waiting until they are in higher elevation to engage in this activity is not a good idea "more than your lungs shut down", Peak's mom and dad have him out wedlock and never marry, Peak's dad, Joshua Woods, is selfish and not an involved father
-Borrowed from the library. It appears a total of four books are in this series.
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