Reaching the Summit: Sir Edmund Hillary’s Story
by Alexa Johnson Published by Penguin, 2007
This is an engaging account of the life of one of New Zealand’s favourite heroes. 30 short chapters (3-8 pages each) are scattered with black and white photos relevant to that part of the story. The text gives some examples of Sir Ed’s difficulties, triumphs and close calls, along with the overall sense of adventure and perseverance for which he is so famous.
The book covers from his childhood until the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ascent of Everest. This is a very readable book for students (and adults) who want to know some of the background, inspiration and hard work in the life of Sir Edmund Hillary.
Reviewed by Lynn
1 comments:
I think that it was very adventours and interesting I like the photoes of his life when he caught the big croc.And in 1953 sir Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norgay sherpa concerd the mightest mountain ever Everest the sadness and the happyness and the intence and the calm.My favourite chapter is Good newes Bad newes I like the the joke thanks that was one of the best books I have read.
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