Into the Clouds: The Race to Climb the World's Most Dangerous Mountain (Scholastic Focus)

Name: Into the Clouds: The Race to Climb the World's Most Dangerous Mountain (Scholastic Focus)
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By Tod Olson

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Into the Clouds: The Race to Climb the World's Most Dangerous Mountain by Tod Olson is a gripping account of the daring attempts to conquer K2, one of the world's most formidable peaks. Geared towards young readers, the book delves into the stories of courageous mountaineers who faced perilous conditions and gruelling challenges. Through a detailed narrative, it captures the spirit of adventure and the relentless pursuit of triumph over nature's adversities.
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You might enjoy this thrilling tale if you're captivated by adventure stories filled with challenges and daring feats. It's perfect for young readers who love exploring the world of mountaineering, as it delves into the suspense and historical significance of climbing one of the most perilous peaks on earth. The book's vivid narrative and gripping real-life stakes make it an engaging read for anyone fascinated by the spirit of exploration and human resilience.

"Three expeditions and a high-mountain rivalry. Three attempts at K2, one of the most grueling challenges the planet has to offer. Filled with displays of incredible strength and heart-stopping danger, Into the Clouds is the thrilling story of the men whose quest to conquer a mountain became a battle to survive the descent."--Provided by publisher.

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A nail-biting tale of survival and brotherhood atop one of the deadliest mountains on Earth.

In 1953, as two men summit Mt. Everest for the first time, Charlie Houston and a team of mountaineers carve a path up the second-highest peak on Earth: the deadly K2. For Houston, reaching the top of K2 is a lifelong dream, an obsession that began 15 years earlier on his first expedition there.

Since then, another American expedition has fallen apart on the remote, windswept mass of rock and ice. Now, Houston's team follows in their tracks. With the summit in their grasp, a vicious storm and a sudden illness put their expedition on the edge of disaster, turning their quest to conquer a mountain into one of the most daring rescue missions ever.

Three expeditions and a high-mountain rivalry. Three attempts at K2, one of the most gruelling challenges the planet has to offer. Filled with displays of incredible strength and heart-stopping danger, Into the Clouds is the thrilling story of the men whose quest to conquer a mountain became a battle to survive the descent.

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This children's book by Tod Olson is praised for its gripping and well-researched narrative that brings to life a thrilling adventure on one of the world's most dangerous mountains. Recognised for its superb entertainment value and empathetic storytelling, it's noted as a standout work of narrative non-fiction, combining meticulous research with engaging and creative writing. It immerses readers in a harrowing adventure, offering a suspenseful and memorable reading experience likened to the intensity of a fictional tale.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338207361

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Tod Olson

About the Author

Tod Olson is the author of the Lost series, the How to Get Rich historical fiction series, and numerous books for the school/library and classroom markets. He has written for national magazines on the Columbine school shooting, homeless teens, the murder of Matthew Shepard, and many other stories of interest to children and young adults. During his 25 years in children's publishing, he has edited and developed several collections of books for both school/library and the classroom. Tod holds an MFA from Vermont College.