Within Reach: My Everest Story (Nonfiction)

by Mark Pfetzer

Paperback, 2000

Status

Available

Local notes

796.52 Pfe

Barcode

5146

Collection

LS/GENERAL [#]

Genres

Nonfiction

Publication

Puffin Books (2000), Edition: Reprint, 224 pages

Description

The author describes how he spent his teenage years climbing mountains in the United States, South America, Africa, and Asia, with an emphasis on his two expeditions up Mount Everest.

Subjects

Everest, Mount (China and Nepal)

Mountaineering Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) Juvenile literature

Mountaineers

Mountaineers United States Biography Juvenile literature

Pfetzer, Mark

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Pfetzer, Mark Juvenile literature

Youths' writings

Youths' writings, American

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Awards

Iowa Teen Award (Nominee — 2002)

Virginia Readers' Choice (Nominee — High School — 2002)

Evergreen Teen Book Award (Nominee — 2001)

Isinglass Teen Read Award (Nominee — 2002)

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Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers (Selection — 1999)

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (Biography — 1999)

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Original language

English

Physical description

224 p.; 5.13 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member kpickett

I was a big fan of Into Thin Air and this happens at the same time as that story. The story is mostly an autobiography of a 16-year-old who attempts the Everest summit. Great for anyone who likes outdoor sports and adventure!

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LibraryThing member smg626

The intent of "Within Reach" is to provide inspiration to set and seek goals in life. Although I did find this book inspirational, I was impressed how Mark Pfetzer repeatedly acknowledged people in his experiences as a mountain climber. What also impressed me was his attitude about the Sherpas (and

other indigenous groups who profit from expeditions). He did not see them as servants, but as people worhty of respect and admiration. That is what I admire in good literature.

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LibraryThing member JanaRose1

When teenager Mark Pfetzer sets his mind to something, he does it - including climbing Mount Everest. This book explores his interest in mountain climbing, and his journey to the most famous mountain.

This was a very quick read. I believe pre-teens or middle school age children would love this book.

I wish Mark had gone into more details about his climbs, which would have made the book a bit more interesting to an adult. Despite this criticism, it was well written, and I would recommend it to others.

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