Description
By: David Long
Join the treacherous mission to conquer Earthâs highest peak in David Longâs enthralling retelling of the first expeditions to climb Everest.
Everest is the worldâs highest mountain, towering like an icy giant over the Himalayas. For the millions of people living nearby, it has always been a magical place, known as âGoddess Mother of the Worldâ or the âPeak of Heavenâ. To explorers and adventurers, it represents a perilous but thrilling challenge to be conquered.
In this exhilarating account by award-winning author David Long, he looks back at the first attempts by international mountaineers to reach the fabled summit, many of which ended in death and disaster.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Series: Incredible True Stories
Published: 15th November 2022
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 96
For Ages: 9+ years old
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 0.8 x 13 x 19.9