Everest I: The Contest

Awesome book. My son loved it so much, I read it after him and loved it too! Cant wait to read number two!

Everest Book One: The Contest was extremely exciting, although slightly unrealistic. Everest is about a group of young kids who want to be the youngest to climb Mount Everest. One boy has already climbed Everest, sixteen year old Ethan Zaph, and the corporation sponsoring the climb, Summit, would like one boy and one girl under sixteen to climb Everest along with famous alpinist and expedition leader Ciercio. At first it seems that Dominic, the most interesting character, will not make the cut, but as time goes by the leader starts to see himself in Dominic and keeps him around. I enjoyed the book because it is very suspenseful. While trying to "solve a problem" (a tough boulder to climb) Dominic runs and jumps twenty five feet into the air off the base of the boulder reaching out for a finger hold a few inches wide and swinging to the top. I actually learned a lot about climbing although this is a fictional book. It gives you a good perspective of the dangers and strains involved with climbing. I did like that it was fast moving, but the author Gordon Korman was scant on the details. I think outdoorsmen especially climbers of all ages would enjoy this book. This is a good book, and I would definitely recommend it.

This book is about adventure, facing adversity, and suspense. As the competitors are being narrowed down for the four spots the intense level rises. Dominic is a 14 year old kid, who is not only the youngest at the camp but who is also the smallest, and everybody at camp believes the team leader is keeping him just for people to watch the show. Once the team is picked the four people were not expected to make the team but they did. As everybody believes the Dominic should not have been picked for the team, the team leader was glad at the end because Dominic saves a life even the team leader couldn't have saved. Although the book has Everest on it I was disappointed that they did not climb Everest, but i am anxious to read the next book. Written by Jack S.

Everest #1: The Contest, by Gordon Korman An athletic company is holding a contest to sponsor the youngest climber ever to summit Everest, the highest mountain in the world. "The Contest" follows several young hopefuls as they compete for a place on the four person team. Book one in an action-packed trilogy, "The Contest" is quick, decent read. My main complaint is that Korman uses several climbing terms and equipment pieces that he doesn't explain until the end of the book, if at all. For example, I knew what crampons were, but I don't think it's a common term. The story isn't told from the viewpoint of any one character; and several of the characters are cliches: there's the young kid, the mean kid, the kid who doesn't want to be there, the adrenaline junky, etc. "The Contest" is still a good story, though, and I enjoy these types of stories because they introduce me to a new world or new activity that I was previously unfamiliar with. The entire Everest trilogy is best for readers who are interested in mountain climbing, competition, or just learning about something new. 3/5.

The SummitQuest program trains young climbers in order to climb the largest mountain in the world, Everest. Dominic Alexis who grows up in a climbing family is trying out for the team that is going to climb Everest. As the number of candidates thin the competition heats up. This will be the youngest group to climb Everest. Who will be ready for the challenge? Dominic is by far the smallest of the group and is constantly being bullied by another kid named Tilt. Chances of making the team look slim for Dominic because of his size. But he later proves that size is not a factor. This book can be compared to a staircase. The excitement builds and builds until the final climax. In this way the author keeps you reading to find out what will happen next. All the characters have unique personalities that will soon have to work together to get up the tallest mountain in the world. Not only will it be physically challenging, it will be hard keeping the team together. This is a good book for people who like adventure. I would recommend this book for teens and below. Also if you read this book and really like it, it comes in a series. The Contest is Book One of three books in the series. Book Two is The Climb, and Book Three is The Summit. Hope you enjoy this book!

i think this book is helpful. I had to do a report on any book a paper and i choose this book

Everest is a fast paced, witty book. Adults will love it. Children will love it. Anyone whose age is between 7 and 70 will love it. There are plenty of great characters and action. The end leaves you in suspense so you'll want to read books 2 and 3. (J)

I would recommend reading it because it is terrific and a bit scary, all mixed into a breathtaking terrific book. Also Dominic, the main character, is very brave. But I shouldn't give anything away! My favorite scene is at Lucifer's Claw. -Lucia, 3rd Grade