Name: the contest
Price: 15.93 EUR
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Author: Gordon Korman
ISBN: 9780545392327

Type

Physical Book

Author

Gordon Korman

Publisher

Scholastic

Topic

sports & recreation - camping & outdoor activities; action & adventure - general

Language

English

Pages

144

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.2 x 13.5 x 1.1 cm

Weight

0.10 kg.

ISBN

0545392322

ISBN13

9780545392327

Synopsis "the contest"

A thrilling adventure trilogy from Gordon Korman about a number of kids competing to be the youngest person to ever reach the top of Mt. EverestFour kids. One mountain.They come from all across America to be the youngest kid ever to climb Everest. But only one will reach the top first. The competition is fierce. The preparation is intense. The challenge is breathtaking. When the final four reach the higher peaks, disaster strikes-and all that separates the living from the dead is chance, bravery, and action.

Gordon Korman

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Gordon Korman is a prolific Canadian writer, known mainly for his youth books, which span genres such as adventure, comedy, and mystery. His career began when he was only twelve years old, publishing his first book, This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall. Since then, he has written over 80 novels, earning the appreciation of young readers for his dynamic plots and memorable characters.

Some of his most notable works include "Restart" (2017), a novel about identity and change, and "The Sons of the Barbarians" (2008). His accessible style and ability to address complex topics with a light and entertaining approach have earned him a wide following.

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