Everest

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Reaching the Roof of the World

By David Long

Series: Incredible True Stories

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Everest by David Long is a fascinating children's book that explores the history and allure of the world's highest mountain. It takes young readers through the daring adventures and challenges faced by climbers over the years, featuring dramatic tales of bravery and resilience. Perfectly tailored for inquisitive minds, the book combines engaging narratives with vivid illustrations, making the journey to and on Everest both educational and thrilling.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a young reader who loves adventure and exploration. It offers an engaging look at the daring expeditions to the world's highest peak, blending history, geography, and amazing stories of bravery. Perfect for curious minds interested in real-life adventures and mountain climbing.

Everest

Join the treacherous mission to conquer Earth's highest peak in David Long's enthralling retelling of the first expeditions to climb Everest.

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Join the treacherous mission to conquer Earth’s highest peak in David Long’s enthralling retelling of the first expeditions to climb Everest.

Everest is the world’s 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 “Goddess Mother of the World” or the “Peak of Heaven”. 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

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Everest by David Long receives high praise for its captivating storytelling and engaging presentation of factual information. Reviewers note Long's ability to inspire young readers with history and geography through a blend of interesting facts and real-life achievements, making it both educational and exciting. The book is celebrated for its potential to spark curiosity and adventure in children, effectively bridging nonfiction with an imaginative exploration of historical feats.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800900943

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

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Illustrated by Stefano Tambellini

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 96

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational David Long Education & Reference Science & Nature Series: Incredible True Stories Young Adult

About the Author

David Long is a journalist and author of non-fiction for both adults and children. A writer since leaving university, his work has appeared in the Sunday Times and London's Evening Standard. His engaging non-fiction reflects his unquenchable thirst for fascinating stories from the past, and in 2017 his book Survivors won the Blue Peter Award for the best book with facts.