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First to the top

Name: First to the top
ISBN: 9780143447542

By David Hill

How does a shy New Zealand boy become the first to conquer Everest?

inspirational · engaging · educational · adventurous

Genres

Biography Adventure Non-fiction

What is First to the top about?

This captivating picture book chronicles the life of Sir Edmund Hillary, a shy boy from Tuakau, New Zealand, who grew up to become the first person to summit Mount Everest. Through vivid illustrations and engaging narrative, readers follow Ed's journey from his early days of tramping in the Southern Alps to his historic ascent of the world's highest peak. It's a tale of courage, determination, and the relentless pursuit of dreams.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2019

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