Storm at the Summit of Mount Everest: A Choose Your Path Book
#2 of 2 in Choose Your Path Series
What’s inside...
It's the trip of a lifetime. You and your sister are climbing Mount Everest. But when you get caught in a terrible blizzard, you find yourself in an endless struggle to stay alive! You're the main character in this middle-grade adventure. Your choices affect the story. Will you survive? Or will your choices lead to a tragic ending? You’re the Main Character. Your Only Survive! It’s the trip of a lifetime, a dream come true. You and your sister are climbing to the summit of Mount Everest. But when you get caught in a terrible blizzard, you find yourself in an endless struggle to stay alive! Do you and your sister have what it takes to save yourselves from the mountain’s many dangers? Or will your choices lead to a tragic ending? Put yourself in this adventure and find out! Test your survival skills with outcomes affected by your decisions. Discover several endings to your climbing expedition. Learn about the dangers of Acute Mountain Sickness. Enjoy a thrilling story by Ryan Jacobson and Deb Mercier that puts you in control.
Discussion points
What decisions would you have made if you were in the story? Why?
How do you think teamwork played a role in the characters' survival during the storm?
What did you learn about Mount Everest from this adventure?
How did the choices made by the characters affect the outcome of the story?
What feelings did you experience while choosing different paths in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing your own thoughts and choices you would have made if you were in the story. This encourages reciprocal communication.
Ask your child to explain why they made certain choices in the book, fostering critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Relate the challenges faced by the characters to real-life situations to help your child draw connections to their own world.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings based on different choices, enhancing their creativity and problem-solving abilities.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and leadership qualities displayed in the story to impart valuable life lessons.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Decision Making
Explanation: As readers navigate through the treacherous paths of Mount Everest in this choose-your-path book, they are faced with critical choices that affect the outcome of the story.
Real-World Application: Children learn to analyze situations and understand the consequences of their decisions, helping them develop problem-solving skills in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The characters in the book must take responsibility for their choices and actions, which directly impact their success on the climb.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of being responsible and accountable, vital traits for personal development and interactions with others.
Example Lesson: Overcoming Challenges
Explanation: The book presents various obstacles and adversities that climbers face on Everest, providing an avenue for readers to learn how to overcome challenges.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding to navigate difficulties they face in school or while learning new skills, instilling resilience.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Success on Mount Everest often requires climbers to work together. The story highlights how collaboration and supporting each other are crucial for overcoming difficult situations.
Real-World Application: Promotes the value of cooperation and teamwork in achieving goals, an essential skill in both academic and social settings.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: The narrative underscores the power and unpredictability of natural elements, teaching respect for the environment.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be mindful of their environment and promotes an appreciation for the natural world around them.