Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Peak by Roland Smith

A book I have read this year is Peak by Roland Smith. Peak Marcello scales skyscrapers. Once Peak scales the skyscraper, he leaves his mark, a blue mountain, on the skyscraper. After climbing many skyscrapers Peak is caught, and his unreasonable mistake sends him to court. His life turns upside down when his dad gives him the opportunity of a lifetime, to climb Mount Everest. This book compels the reader to find out what will happen to Peak, and the thrilling novel sucks the reader in.
The age suggestion for the book is Young Adult, but Adults would also enjoy the exhilirating adventure of Peak Marcello. The published date of Peak is 8/1/2008.
A quote from the book Peak is...”My name is Peak. Yeah, I know, weird name. But you don’t get to pick your name or your parents.” One writer’s opinion on Peak was “Everything a great adventure story should be and a whole lot more-with powerful, unforgettable characters and a driving, can’t put down plot” Terry Trueman said this about the book Peak.
Peak by Roland Smith has won many awards. The awards include ALA Best Book for Young Adults, and A Junior Library Guild Selection. Another book by Roland Smith is Elephant Run.
My personal opinion on the book is that Roland Smith did an amazing job on the book. He wrote the book so that we could travel with Peak, and understand what Peak is feeling during his trip. I enjoyed the book, and I hope you read it, and enjoy it, too!

Recommended by Lucy Mulert.

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