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To the Top of Everest

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On October 5, 1982, Laurie Skreslet became the first Canadian to reach the peak of Mount Everest. His lifelong dream of scaling the world’s tallest mountain had become a reality, but it was an achievement that came with a heavy price. Laurie and his expedition faced hidden crevasses, blinding snowstorms, horrible altitude sickness and deadly avalanches that claimed the lives of team members throughout the ascent.#In this exciting true-life adventure, Laurie shares intimate details from the climb itself, including the terrifying moment when he almost plunged to an icy death. A true hero, Laurie proves that with a bit of courage, a little faith and a lot of teamwork, an ordinary person can accomplish extraordinary things.

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On October 5, 1982, Laurie Skreslet became the first Canadian to reach the peak of Mount Everest. His lifelong dream of scaling the world’s tallest mountain had become a reality, but it was an achievement that came with a heavy price. Laurie and his expedition faced hidden crevasses, blinding snowstorms, horrible altitude sickness and deadly avalanches that claimed the lives of team members throughout the ascent.#In this exciting true-life adventure, Laurie shares intimate details from the climb itself, including the terrifying moment when he almost plunged to an icy death. A true hero, Laurie proves that with a bit of courage, a little faith and a lot of teamwork, an ordinary person can accomplish extraordinary things.

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Reading Levels

    lexile level
  • 930L

  • guided reading
  • V

  • guided reading grade level
  • 5/6

  • accelerated reader interest lvl
  • MG

  • accelerated reader reading level
  • 5.7

AWARDS & REVIEWS

Reviews

"Skreslet, with Elizabeth MacLeod, has penned a dramatic, easily accessible narrative, and kids aged 10 and over who are nuts for rock-climbing, adventure tales, and sports biographies will certainly find what they are looking for in this text."

Quill & Quire, 01/07/2001

"Skreslet’s amiable presentation will have great appeal both for readers and browsers, who will learn much within the context of a true-life adventure."

Booklist, 01/09/2001

"This exhilarating book is a great addition to the popular literature about climbing Mount Everest."

School Library Journal, Starred Review, 01/09/2001

Awards

  • 2003 - Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award, Ontario Library Association, Short-listed

  • 2003 - Silver Birch Award, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada, Short-listed

  • 2002 - Children’s Literature Choice List, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Winner

  • 2002 - Information Book Award, International Reading Association, Short-listed

  • 2002 - Our Choice - Starred Selection, , Winner

  • 2002 - Young Adults' Choices, , Short-listed

  • - Red Cedar Book Award, ,

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