Everest: The Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay

Name: Everest: The Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781526600769
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By Alexandra Stewart

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Everest: The Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay by Alexandra Stewart is an inspiring children's book that narrates the historic 1953 ascent of Mount Everest. It introduces young readers to the courageous and determined journey of the first climbers to reach the summit, highlighting the challenges they faced and the teamwork between New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. This tale of adventure and triumph captures the human spirit's unwavering quest to achieve the impossible.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by true stories of exploration and adventure, especially about overcoming incredible odds. It follows the inspiring journey of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay as they became the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest, perfect for children interested in history and heroic achievements.

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WITH A FOREWORD BY SIR RANULPH FIENNES

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CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL EVEREST ASCENT 1953-2023

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This beautifully illustrated book tells the incredible story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first people ever to set foot on the top of Everest. Ideal for readers aged 8+

In the late morning of May 29th 1953, the sun was shining brightly on the roof of the world, a gentle breeze was blowing, and two men were there to witness it for the first time ever. Their names were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, and the roof of the world was Everest.

This is the breathtaking story of how two very different yet equally determined men battled frost-biting temperatures, tumbling ice rocks, powerful winds, and death-defying ridges to climb the world’s highest mountain. Join these two unlikely heroes on the most amazing of adventures and discover the impact of hundreds of men and women who helped Hillary and Tenzing achieve their goal. But triumphs can be marred with tragedy, as not everyone who climbs Everest survives...

With a beautiful foreword by the greatest living explorer of our time, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, this brilliant book combines fresh and contemporary illustrations by Joe Todd-Stanton with Alexandra Stewart’s captivating writing. This unique narrative tells the story of how Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made their mark on the world from birth right up to their final days and the impact they’ve had on Nepal today.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526600769

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton
Foreword by Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 312.0mm

Weight: 760g

Pages: 64

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Alexandra Stewart Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Alexandra Stewart read Modern History at Oxford University before training to be a journalist. After working as a reporter for a number of newspapers she joined the Civil Service, where she wrote speeches for Government ministers. When she is not writing, she works part-time in a school library. She lives in Wiltshire, UK, with her husband, two children.

Joe Todd-Stanton grew up in Brighton and received a first-class degree in Illustration from UWE Bristol. He is the author and illustrator of The Secret of Black Rock (Flying Eye Books), which won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018 (illustrated category) and was longlisted for the 2018 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal.