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Ascent by Smith, Roland

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Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
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ISBN
9780544867598

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0544867599
ISBN-13
9780544867598
eBay Product ID (ePID)
234747981

Product Key Features

Book Title
Ascent
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
People & Places / Asia, Sports & Recreation / Extreme Sports, Action & Adventure / General, Sports & Recreation / Camping & Outdoor Activities, Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, General, Social Themes / New Experience
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Author
Roland Smith
Book Series
A Peak Marcello Adventure Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
12.3 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2017-046683
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Though each installment can stand on its own, Smith weaves them together with his cast of characters and the promise of suspense and political intrigue so that readers new to the series can dive right in, and readers who have followed from the beginning can join p with old friends for another intelligent and lively adventure."-- Horn Book Magazine "The third book of Peak's adventures includes the same engaging narration, exotic settings, and plentiful perils that won the series' debut high praise."-- Booklist "An absorbing wilderness story."-- Kirkus " Smith's reliable attention to the culture, politics, and environmental habitat of his settings is engaging and integral to the action...Details about Hkakabo Razi, flora and fauna, and climbing techniques will appeal to science and sports buffs alike."-- School Library Journal " With information about historically important Supreme Court cases sprinkled throughout the novel, offers strong curricular connections. VERDICT Humor abounds in this appealing and empowering tale."-- School Library Journal, "The third book of Peak's adventures includes the same engaging narration, exotic settings, and plentiful perils that won the series' debut high praise."-- Booklist, "The third book of Peak's adventures includes the same engaging narration, exotic settings, and plentiful perils that won the series' debut high praise."-- Booklist "An absorbing wilderness story."-- Kirkus, "The third book of Peak's adventures includes the same engaging narration, exotic settings, and plentiful perils that won the series' debut high praise."-- Booklist "An absorbing wilderness story."-- Kirkus " Smith's reliable attention to the culture, politics, and environmental habitat of his settings is engaging and integral to the action...Details about Hkakabo Razi, flora and fauna, and climbing techniques will appeal to science and sports buffs alike."-- School Library Journal " With information about historically important Supreme Court cases sprinkled throughout the novel, offers strong curricular connections. VERDICT Humor abounds in this appealing and empowering tale."-- School Library Journal, "Though each installment can stand on its own, Smith weaves them together with his cast of characters and the promise of suspense and political intrigue so that readers new to the series can dive right in, and readers who have followed from the beginning can join up with old friends for another intelligent and lively adventure."-- Horn Book Magazine "The third book of Peak's adventures includes the same engaging narration, exotic settings, and plentiful perils that won the series' debut high praise."-- Booklist "An absorbing wilderness story."-- Kirkus " Smith's reliable attention to the culture, politics, and environmental habitat of his settings is engaging and integral to the action...Details about Hkakabo Razi, flora and fauna, and climbing techniques will appeal to science and sports buffs alike."-- School Library Journal
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Series Volume Number
3
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Synopsis
Peak Marcello goes to Myanmar to climb one of the most isolated mountains in the world in this thrilling new novel from best-selling author Roland Smith., In this thrilling climbing adventure from bestselling author Roland Smith, summiting one of the most isolated mountains in the world may be the easiest thing Peak does. After conquering the mountains in Afghanistan, Peak Marcello goes to Myanmar, a country that has been in the grips of a brutal military regime for more than fifty years, to visit Alessia. When he's invited to climb the remote Hkakabo Razi, Peak can't pass up the opportunity. But getting to the mountain will involve a four-week trek through tropical rainforests rife with hazards--from venomous reptiles and leeches to corrupt police and military. This thrilling teen climbing adventure is "the perfect antidote for kids who think books are boring" ( Publishers Weekly starred review for Peak ). Roland Smith's Peak Marcello's Adventures are: Peak The Edge Ascent Descent, Peak Marcello goes to Mayanmar to climb one of the most isolated mountains in the world in this thrilling new novel from bestselling author Roland Smith. After conquering the mountains in Afghanistan, Peak Marcello goes to Myanmar, a country that has been in the grips of a brutal military regime for more than fifty years, to visit Alessia. When he's invited to climb Hkakabo Razi, one of the most isolated mountains in the world, Peak can't pass up the opportunity. But getting to the mountain will involve a four-week trek through tropical rainforests rife with hazards--from venomous reptiles and leeches to corrupt police and military. In the end, summiting Hkakabo Razi may be the easiest thing Peak does., In this thrilling climbing adventure from bestselling author Roland Smith, summiting one of the most isolated mountains in the world may be the easiest thing Peak does. After conquering the mountains in Afghanistan, Peak Marcello goes to Myanmar, a country that has been in the grips of a brutal military regime for more than fifty years, to visit Alessia. When he's invited to climb the remote Hkakabo Razi, Peak can't pass up the opportunity. But getting to the mountain will involve a four-week trek through tropical rainforests rife with hazards--from venomous reptiles and leeches to corrupt police and military. This thrilling teen climbing adventure is "the perfect antidote for kids who think books are boring" (Publishers Weekly starred review for Peak). Roland Smith's Peak Marcello's Adventures are: Peak The Edge Ascent Descent
LC Classification Number
PZ7.S65766As 2018

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