In "Everest: #1 The Contest" by Gordon Korman, a group of young climbers is selected to participate in a prestigious competition on Mount Everest. Among them are four talented teens, each with their own strengths and motivations, who face not only the physical challenges of the mountain but also the pressure of rivalry and personal growth. As they embark on this perilous journey, they learn about teamwork, bravery, and the true meaning of success. The story blends adventure with themes of friendship and self-discovery against the breathtaking backdrop of the world's highest peak. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Everest .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Scholastic US .

Gordon Korman published his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than ninety middle grade and teen novels. Favorites include the New York Times bestselling Ungifted, Supergifted, The Unteachables, Pop, Schooled, and the Masterminds series. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. You can visit him online at www. gordonkorman. com.