Mariko Tatsumoto
A DARING RESCUE MISSION
Climb a frozen waterfall Rappel down a dark mine shaft Outwit a ruthless kidnapper Preventing his mother from going blind is foremost in Tak's life, but his family can't afford the ridiculously expensive experimental treatment. When Tak's world-famous alpinist dad is offered a spot in a dangerous climbing race for a million dollar prize, it seems like the miracle the family's been looking for. All his dad has to do is guide a team of kids up Mount Everest. Dad's corrupt ex-climbing partner is also competing and will do anything to win, including kidnapping Tak's mother. Can Tak overcome his shameful fear of heights and climb a terrifying icefall to save her in time to win the race?
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