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The Climbers

By Keith Gray
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The Climbers by Keith Gray is a Young Adult novel that follows a group of teenagers who compete to conquer a mysterious and daunting local landmark known only as 'the tree'. Set in a small town, the story explores themes of rivalry, courage, and self-discovery as each character faces personal challenges and the unyielding heights of the climactic challenge. Through these adventures, they learn about friendship, loyalty, and the struggles of adolescence.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping young adult stories about friendship, rivalry, and personal growth. Readers intrigued by characters who test their limits and explore intense emotional landscapes might find this tale particularly rewarding.

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The Climbers

Heralding his outstanding return to young adult fiction, Keith Gray captures the subtle agonies of teen life in this compelling, bittersweet tale of rivalry and friendship.

Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal and a Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week (Dyslexia-friendly)

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Heralding his outstanding return to young adult fiction, Keith Gray captures the subtle agonies of teen life in this compelling, bittersweet tale of rivalry and friendship.

Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal

The Climbers follows Sully, the best climber in the village. He can scale the Twisted Sister’s tangled branches and clamber up Double Trunker with ease. But when the new kid, Nottingham, shows up and astonishes everyone with his climbing skills, Sully’s status is under threat. There’s only one way to prove who’s best: Sully and Nottingham must race to climb the last unnamed tree. Whoever makes it to the top will become a legend. But something spiteful and ugly has reared its head in Sully. Is it worth losing everything just to reach the top?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.

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The Climbers by Keith Gray is praised for its perceptive portrayal of teenage psychology, capturing the struggles of standing out while fitting in. The novella enjoys accolades for its concise yet profound narrative, with reviewers highlighting Gray's sharp, heartfelt writing and deep insights into the complexities of friendship and rivalry. The book is described as both a powerful and engaging read, appealing to readers for its authenticity and relatable characters.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781129999

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Cover design or artwork by Tom Clohosy Cole

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 120

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Keith Gray Young Adult

About the Author

KEITH GRAY's debut novel Creepers was published when he was only 24 and was shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. His subsequent books include Ostrich Boys which was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal as well as the Costa Children's Book Award and has been adapted for the stage, The Last Soldier which was shortlisted for the Scottish Teen Book Awards, and The Runner which won the Smarties Silver Medal. Keith lives with his family in Vienna, Austria, where he co-founded the writer development community Kulturverein: Sunday Writers' Club.

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