45 pages 1 hour read

Jordan Romero

No Summit Out Of Sight: The True Story Of The Youngest Person To Climb The Seven Summits

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2014

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No Summit out of Sight is a young adult memoir where Jordan Romero, the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits, details his journey from a fourth grader inspired by a mural to achieving his global mountaineering goals. The memoir highlights themes of goal-setting, perseverance, and teamwork as Jordan, supported by his family, navigates diverse challenges on each continent's highest peak. Descriptions of altitude sickness and the witnessing of fallen climbers are present.

Reviews & Readership

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No Summit Out Of Sight by Jordan Romero is an inspiring memoir detailing the author's quest to become the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits. Readers praise Romero’s determination and the book’s motivational tone. However, some feel it lacks deep introspection and mature analysis. A great read for young adventurers and those seeking motivation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read No Summit Out Of Sight?

Adventure enthusiasts and young readers captivated by personal achievement stories, such as those found in Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer and Touching the Void by Joe Simpson, will find No Summit Out Of Sight by Jordan Romero inspiring. This book is ideal for aspiring climbers and teens who dream of conquering their own mountains.

Recommended

Reading Age

9-14years

Lexile Level

850L

Book Details

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance

Natural World: Environment

Natural World: Place

Topics

Sports

Animals

Education

Genre

Action / Adventure

Children's Literature

Education