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naemi's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nklosty's review against another edition
5.0
Great return for Peak. This time there was a bit more 'edge' to the story, but I enjoyed it. 93
prettyponey16's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
Review at: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=8284
Though The Edge is the sequel to Peak, it could definitely be read as a stand-alone, though I highly recommend reading Peak as well. The Edge was one of the most intense reads I’ve read in a while. As soon as the attacks happen, I could not put the book down because I needed to know what, why, and how: what happened?!; Why did they do it?!; and How are they going to save them?! Smith’s ability to write characters the reader cares about mixed with his ability to build suspense just makes this a book that definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat!
Though The Edge is the sequel to Peak, it could definitely be read as a stand-alone, though I highly recommend reading Peak as well. The Edge was one of the most intense reads I’ve read in a while. As soon as the attacks happen, I could not put the book down because I needed to know what, why, and how: what happened?!; Why did they do it?!; and How are they going to save them?! Smith’s ability to write characters the reader cares about mixed with his ability to build suspense just makes this a book that definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat!
greenvillemelissa's review against another edition
5.0
Book #120 Read in 2015
The Edge by Roland Smith
This is the sequel to Peak, which was a good read. In this book, Peak is back and is requested to go on a "climb for Peace". He agrees and heads to Afghanistan for the climb; his mother, a former climber, accompanies him. Shortly after their arrival, Peak's mother and fellow climbers are kidnapped and Peak decides to try to follow their trail and rescue them. Will he succeed? Or will he be killed? This series is great for middle school and high school readers...especially reluctant and boy readers. Peak has matured since the first book, which helps make him a believable hero. I received a copy of this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review.
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The Edge by Roland Smith
This is the sequel to Peak, which was a good read. In this book, Peak is back and is requested to go on a "climb for Peace". He agrees and heads to Afghanistan for the climb; his mother, a former climber, accompanies him. Shortly after their arrival, Peak's mother and fellow climbers are kidnapped and Peak decides to try to follow their trail and rescue them. Will he succeed? Or will he be killed? This series is great for middle school and high school readers...especially reluctant and boy readers. Peak has matured since the first book, which helps make him a believable hero. I received a copy of this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
bertramj907's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
melissapalmer404's review against another edition
5.0
Book #120 Read in 2015
The Edge by Roland Smith
This is the sequel to Peak, which was a good read. In this book, Peak is back and is requested to go on a "climb for Peace". He agrees and heads to Afghanistan for the climb; his mother, a former climber, accompanies him. Shortly after their arrival, Peak's mother and fellow climbers are kidnapped and Peak decides to try to follow their trail and rescue them. Will he succeed? Or will he be killed? This series is great for middle school and high school readers...especially reluctant and boy readers. Peak has matured since the first book, which helps make him a believable hero. I received a copy of this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
The Edge by Roland Smith
This is the sequel to Peak, which was a good read. In this book, Peak is back and is requested to go on a "climb for Peace". He agrees and heads to Afghanistan for the climb; his mother, a former climber, accompanies him. Shortly after their arrival, Peak's mother and fellow climbers are kidnapped and Peak decides to try to follow their trail and rescue them. Will he succeed? Or will he be killed? This series is great for middle school and high school readers...especially reluctant and boy readers. Peak has matured since the first book, which helps make him a believable hero. I received a copy of this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
k_fallah's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mullinstreetzoo's review against another edition
4.0
A decent follow-up to the first in the series. Kept some of the characters from the first volume and introduced some new ones. The action was a little tight, a little deus ex machina, but that wasn't entirely unexpected, and I'm moving on to the next title.
pwbalto's review against another edition
3.0
Teenage mountain climber Peak Marcello (Peak, 2008) is back, and this time he’s off to the rugged, remote Pamir Mountains of Afghanistan. Peak, reluctant to find himself in the spotlight again after nearly becoming the youngest climber to summit Everest, has nonetheless agreed to join young climbers from all over the world to make a “Peace Climb,” bankrolled by one of the world’s richest men, for a documentary that is to air Christmas Day.
Surprises await Peak as soon as the helicopter touches down at base camp: an inexperienced and autocratic director; a beautiful French climber; and Zopa, an otherworldly Tibetan Sherpa who guided Peak on Everest. Peak will need all the help he can get when the adventure abruptly turns violent - he is lucky Zopa is there, and his multilingual mother Teri.
Peak is developing intellectual and emotional skills to match his formidable physical ones - in Edge, his powers of observation are exercised almost as much as his quadriceps. —Paula Willey
Surprises await Peak as soon as the helicopter touches down at base camp: an inexperienced and autocratic director; a beautiful French climber; and Zopa, an otherworldly Tibetan Sherpa who guided Peak on Everest. Peak will need all the help he can get when the adventure abruptly turns violent - he is lucky Zopa is there, and his multilingual mother Teri.
Peak is developing intellectual and emotional skills to match his formidable physical ones - in Edge, his powers of observation are exercised almost as much as his quadriceps. —Paula Willey