When Herr's 5 year old daughter Alex fell in love with hiking, mother and daughter set a goal to hike all of New Hampshire's 4000 ft peaks. Herr thought it would take years, but it took considerably less, due to Alex's boundless energy, enthusiasm and upbeat attitude.

Along the way, there are many conflicts, ranging from unpredictable weather to attitudes of hikers who don't think kids belong on mountains to angry grouse on the trail. Mother and daughter persevere, and it's an opportunity for a homeschooling mom to impart life lessons that instill a sense of pride in Alex.

This recounting of the adventure of conquering many mountains is highly engaging and inspiring. Herr is a wonderful storyteller, and chapters are well constructed, building upon one another. I couldn't put it down, and figure if a 5-year old can climb mountains, I can walk an hour a day.