After being arrested for scaling a New York skyscraper and then sent to live with his long-lost father and fellow climber, Peak Marcello finds it difficult to rebuild their bond, thus when his father suddenly pushes him to climb Mt. Everest, Peak must take into consideration his father's questionable motives. Reprint.

ROLAND SMITH has written many books for children and young adults, including Zach’s Lie, an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. He lives?outside Portland,?Oregon.?