I was surprised, angry, sad, happy, excited, and tense all at once with this incredible book. New york times bestselling author roland smith is the author of 28 young adult novels including peak, the edge, beneath, above, sasquatch, elephant run, zachs lie,shatterproof 39 clues, the cryptid hunters series, the i,q series, and the storm runner series. One day, he rappelled off a skyscraper and got arrested. The sequel to beneath is now ready to enjoy reading. See the complete peak series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The novel peak is written by roland smith expressing the physical and emotional tolls on a fourteen year old boy peak marcello as he climbs to reach for mount everest. But peak quickly learns that his fathers renewed interest in him has strings attached. Peak marcello is arrested for scaling a new york city skyscraper, hes left with two choices. The only thing youll find on the summit of mount everest is a divine view. Peak by roland smith if you love action and adventure, this is the book for you. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2007, and was written by roland smith.
He encounters the dangers of climbing, experiencing physical and emotional challenges that bring him to critical decisions testing his strength and maturity. Aug 20, 2008 new york times bestselling author roland smith is the author of twentyeight young adult novels including peak, the edge, beneath, above, sasquatch, elephant run, zachs lie, shatterproof 39 clues, the cryptid hunters series, the i, q series, and the storm runner series. He thinks peak is epecially talented in writing and language arts, this is quite clear to the reader because peak is writing this documentary, the book, for an end of school project. Peak peak marcello adventure, book 1 by roland smith book cover, description, publication history. Jan 01, 2007 roland smith has created an actionpacked adventure about friendship, sacrifice, family, and the drive to take on everest, despite the incredible risk. After conquering the mountains in afghanistan, peak marcello goes to myanmar, a country that has been in the grips of a brutal military regime for more than fifty years, to visit alessia. He nearly ended up behind bars, but his father joshua wood got him out and offered him to climb mount everest. Peak series by roland smith meet your next favorite book. The book has good charters but not my favorite i think holly is weird but she is funny and. New york times bestselling author roland smith is the author of twentyeight young adult novels including peak, the edge, beneath, above, elephant run, shatterproof 39 clues, the cryptid hunters series, the i,q series, and the storm runner seri. Free peak worksheets and literature unit for teachers. The author of this book, roland smith, wrote an exceptional book. Peak marcello is the main character in the novel peak by roland smith. Peak peak is a fourteen year old boy who has, recently, gotten himself into a bit of trouble.
I would recommend this book to anyone in search of a new one. Recruit a global team of young climbers and film an inspiring, worlduniting documentary. After being arrested for climbing a skyscraper, peak is sent off to live with his father, who is a famous mountain climber. May 1, 2007 daredevil mountainclimber peak marcello 14, decides to scale the woolworth building and lands in jail. The main characters of this young adult, adventure story are peak marcello. Apr 06, 2016 22 videos play all peak audiobook neelesh. Even so, for a climbing addict like peak, tackling everest is the challenge of a lifetime. Roland smith has created an actionpacked adventure about friendship, sacrifice, family, and the drive to take on everest, despite the incredible risk. Roland smith introduces his new book about mount everest and shares his passions in this book trailer for peak.
I think its a pretty awesome book the books pretty much about climbing up to mount everest. This book was actually written about an event in the authors life,i have to say he did it really well. Roland lives in oregon with his wife and stepchildren. Portrayed in the novel are the physical and emotional challenges that face a fourteenyearold as he climbs mount everest as well as tall buildings in new york city after moving from wyoming. First published on the 25th of september, 2007, through the disneyhyperion publishing label, this was to be a standalone novel from roland smith. To save him, his longlost everesttrekking dad appears with a plan for the duo to make a life in katmandua smokescreen to make peak become the youngest person in history to summit mount. The guide below provides before, during, and afterreading discussion questions to guide reading comprehension and promote dialogue about issues of resilience, trust, independence, family, and community. Trivia from the book peak by roland smith learn with flashcards, games, and more for free.
The choice is easy for peak, but his father has an ulterior motive for their reunion. The peak book series by roland smith includes books peak, the edge, and ascent. Peak marcello goes to mayanmar to climb one of the most isolated mountains in the world in this thrilling new novel from bestselling author roland smith. Everest runs through tibet and nepa and towers over the world at a staggering 29,035ft. New york times bestselling author roland smith is the author of twentyeight young adult novels including peak, the edge, beneath, above, sasquatch, elephant run, zachs lie,shatterproof 39 clues, the cryptid hunters series, the i,q series, and the storm runner series. Peak summary and study guide supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. When peak marcello gets caught breaking the law, his estranged father takes him in to keep him out of jail. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Roland smith this guide was written by teens for teens to accompany the reading of this resilience literature. Peak 2007 read online free book by roland smith in epub,txt. The book peak by roland smith peak by roland smith about the book peak the emotional, tensionfilled story of a 14yearold boys attempt to be the youngest person to reach the top of mount everest is an actionpacked adventure about friendship, sacrifice, family and the drive to take on everest, despite the incredible risk.
Peak marcello is a 14yearold climber trying to help his father, joshua wood, by becoming the youngest person ever to reach the summit of mount everest in roland smith s peak. The international peace ascent is the brainchild of billionaire sebastian plank. This is a book trailer of a book called peak, a novel written by roland smith. Free peak study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Climbing skyscrapers in new york city didnt seem to work out when he was spotted by the s. The story of peaks dangerous ascenttold in his own wordsis suspenseful, immediate, and impossible to put down. Below is a list of roland smiths books in order of when they were first published. Peak marcello peak is a fourteenyearold boy who loves rappelling. The way its written, peak sounds just like a fourteen year old boy trying to. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 246 pages and is available in hardcover format. In the opening scene, peak writes about his outrageous stunt in scaling the woolworth building in new york city to tag his blue mountain on them.
After 14yearold peak marcello is arrested for scaling a new york city skyscraper. Peak won the 2007 national outdoor book award childrens category. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. New york times bestselling author roland smith is the author of 28 young adult novels including peak, the edge, beneath, above, sasquatch, elephant run, zachs lie, shatterproof 39 clues, the cryptid hunters series, the i,q series, and the storm runner series. His first novel was thunder cave, published in 1995. His novels have garnered dozens of state and national book awards. Aug 01, 2008 new york times bestselling author roland smith is the author of twentyeight young adult novels including peak, the edge, beneath, above, sasquatch, elephant run, zachs lie,shatterproof 39 clues, the cryptid hunters series, the i,q series, and the storm runner series. Peak is a 2007 young adult fiction novel by roland smith. Still retaining his signature style and tone as an author though, it manages to capture the best of his writing, providing much of what his readers have now come to know and love. A peak marcello adventure 3 book series kindle edition. Peak peak marcello adventure, book 1 by roland smith. Descent peak marcello adventure, book 4 by roland smith book cover, description, publication history. The third book in the peak marcello adventure series is out.
Everest where peak is climbing and trying to become the youngest person to make it to the top of everest. This 26page guide for peak by roland smith includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 30 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten. Peak wanted to take the opportunity and led him to meet sunjo, and embark on an adventure of a lifetime. Nov 16, 2011 this is a book trailer of a book called peak, a novel written by roland smith. Very well written with immense detail about what it takes to climb the tallest mountain in the. Peak and the crew had to deal with the harsh weather. In the novel peak written by roland smith are conveyed the important of themes adventure, friends and family and betrayal. Peak doesnt think of himself as extrordiarily talented at all, but his mentor, teacher, vincent feels otherwise.
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