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Into the Clouds: The Race to Climb the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain (Scholastic Focus)

Name: Into the Clouds: The Race to Climb the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain (Scholastic Focus)
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  Book Synopsis: A nail-biting tale of survival and brotherhood atop one of the deadliest mountains on Earth. In 1953, as two men summit Mt. Everest for the first time, Charlie Houston and a team of mountaineers carve a path up the second-highest peak on Earth: the deadly K2. Four Houston, reaching the top of K2 is a lifelong dream, an obsession that began 15 years earlier on his first expedition there.
  Since then, another American expdition has fallen apart on the remote, windswept mass of rock and ice. Now, Houston's team follows in their tracks. With the summit in their grasp, a vicious storm and a sudden illness puts their own expedition on the edge of disaster, turning their quest to conquer a mountain into one of the most daring rescue missions ever.
  Three expeditions and a high-mountain rivalry. Three attempts at K2, one of the most grueling challenges the planet has to offer. Filled with displays of incredible strength and heart-stopping danger, Into the Clouds is the thrilling story of the men whose quest to conquer a mountain became a battle to survive the descent.

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Are you ready to embark on a gripping journey of survival and brotherhood? Introducing "Into the Clouds: The Race to Climb the World's Most Dangerous Mountain", a heart-pounding tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This nail-biting adventure takes you to the treacherous slopes of K2, the second-highest peak on Earth, where every step could mean the difference between life and death.

Join Charlie Houston and his team of fearless mountaineers as they set out to achieve what seemed impossible - conquering the deadly K2. Inspired by the historic 1953 ascent of Mt. Everest, this extraordinary story follows Houston's journey of a lifetime. His obsession with K2 began years ago during his first expedition, and now he's determined to reach its summit, no matter the cost.

But the unforgiving K2 has claimed lives before. Can Houston and his team overcome the obstacles that lie ahead? Battling against vicious storms and sudden illness, their mission to conquer the mountain takes an unexpected turn. Witness their harrowing rescue mission unfold as they push the boundaries of human strength and bravery.

Experience the thrill of high-altitude climbing like never before. Into the Clouds showcases the grueling challenges faced by these brave mountaineers, and the resilience that drives them to defy their limits. With heart-stopping danger at every turn, this captivating book will leave you breathless.

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the adventure. Grab your copy of "Into the Clouds: The Race to Climb the World's Most Dangerous Mountain" today and dive into a world where ordinary men become extraordinary heroes. Join their quest to conquer the indomitable K2 and bear witness to the triumph of the human spirit.

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