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Mystery on Everest: A Photobiography Of George Mallory
Discusses the life of British mountain climber, George Mallory, the discovery of his body seventy-five years after his death, and the debate over whether Mallory was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest.
Hardcover, 64 pages
Published
October 1st 2000
by National Geographic Children's Books
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Oct 07, 2012
Becky B
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Upper elementary, Middle & high schoolers, History & Biography readers, History teachers
A well written short biography of mountaineer and teacher, George Mallory. The language used is easily accessible for upper elementary and middle school, but not so simplified that it would seem juvenile for older readers. It covers Mallory's childhood and young adult life briefly and then primarily focuses on his Everest attempts. The abundant photographs, most from Mallory's own teams, are wonderful and really add depth to the historical value and interest of the story.
I used this to refresh my memory before seeing the new IMAX movie about re-creating Mallory's last attempt to summit Everest. Written for young adults, it contains useful pictures, an easy-to-follow narrative and excerpts from original correspondence covering George Mallory's three separate trips to Everest.
Jul 16, 2012
Lori
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I love this book! I plan on reading it again and again. I really want to share it with some of the kids I work with, but it will be hard to hand it over for even a short time. Everest intrigues me and to think this was (not proven) the first guy to climb it is amazing.
I was interested in this book because of J. Archer's book "Path of Glory". I was pleased to see that Mr. Archer used so many true facts. the question remains. Did George Mallory reach the summit of Everest? The romantic in me wants to think so.
I liked having lots of photos to help tell the biography of George Mallory. The bio was interesting, albeit brief, but memorable.
Very quick and interesting read. It mainly focused on the three expeditions to Everest lead by Mallory, before his death in 1924.
Fascinating
Oct 12, 2012
Mrs.E
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3 of 5 stars
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Oct 04, 2011
George Soare
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