"You can never tell who the mountain will allow and who it will not." (119)
"No one climbs a mountain thinking there not coming back down."(180)
"For a climber, saying that you are stopping by Everest is like saying that you are stopping by to see God." (43)
"The only thing you'll find of the summit of Mount Everest is the divine view. The things that really matter lie far below." (246)
"Not "we." I miss you. I want you home. With those two sentences he had done more for me than josh had ever done, or could ever do."
"Paranoia feeds on thin air…" (138)
Zopa is a Tibetan monk who assists the protagonist in "The Peak" by Roland Smith. He provides spiritual guidance and helps the character connect with his inner strength and resilience as they navigate the challenges of climbing Mount Everest.
you can never tell who the mountain will allow and who it will not.
The main characters in "Peak" by Roland Smith are Peak Marcello, a 14-year-old boy passionate about climbing; Josh Wood, Peak's father; Moira Davidson, Peak's long-lost mother; Sun-jo, a Sherpa guide; and Zopa, another Sherpa guide who helps Peak on his journey to climb Mount Everest.
Josh was Peak's father, owner of Peak Experience.
The genre of the book "Peak" by Roland Smith is young adult fiction, specifically focusing on adventure and survival themes.
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In the book "Peak" by Roland Smith, some metaphors include climbing a mountain as a metaphor for overcoming challenges and personal growth, the mountain as a symbol of both opportunities and dangers, and the physical obstacles climbers face as metaphors for life's difficulties and obstacles.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt published the book Peak by Roland Smith in 2007.
Peaks Moms name is Teri Marcello
Some of the most important events in "Peak" by Roland Smith include Peak's climb of Mount Everest, his conflict with his father, the rescue operation carried out by the climbing team, and Peak's decision to prioritize his relationships over fame and ambition.
He is Peak's father, and his mentor. He is only four feet tall, and he lost a leg
The climax in the novel "Peak" by Roland Smith is when Peak reaches the summit of Mount Everest and fulfills his goal of following in his father's footsteps. This event represents Peak's personal growth, overcoming challenges, and finding a sense of accomplishment and purpose.
Rolf's letter in "Peak" by Roland Smith meant a lot to him as it revealed his father's true character and helped him understand the complex relationship between his parents. It also motivated Peak to focus on his own goals and personal growth.