The Edge
The Edge by Roland Smith is a reprint edition published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company on October 4, 2016. This 240-page book presents a high-stakes climbing adventure centered around fifteen-year-old Peak Marcello and his mountaineer mother, who are brought to a remote base camp in the Hindu Kush Mountains. The narrative unfolds as their expedition takes a dangerous turn when the camp is attacked, prompting Peak to embark on a mission to rescue his mother.
Readers will find a thrilling exploration of survival and adventure as Peak navigates the challenges of the mountainous terrain and the threats posed by those who have taken his mother. The story incorporates elements of action and adventure, set against the backdrop of Asia, while also touching on themes of resilience and determination. This young adult fiction piece is designed to engage readers with its fast-paced plot and vivid descriptions of outdoor activities.
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Fans of the bestselling Peak will be thrilled with this gripping, high-stakes climbing adventure.
The International Peace Ascent is the brainchild of billionaire Sebastian Plank: Recruit a global team of young climbers and film an inspiring, world-uniting documentary.
The adventure begins when fifteen-year-old Peak Marcello and his mountaineer mother are helicoptered to a remote base camp in the Hindu Kush Mountains on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. When the camp is attacked and his mother taken, Peak has no choice but to track down the perpetrators to try to save her.
This thrilling teen climbing adventure is “the perfect antidote for kids who think books are boring” (Publishers Weekly starred review for Peak).
Roland Smith’s Peak Marcello’s Adventures are:
- Peak
- The Edge
- Ascent
- Descent
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