In the late morning of May 29, 1953, the sun was shining brightly and a
gentle breeze was blowing on the highest elevation of the world--and two
men were there to witness it for the first time ever. Their names were
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, and they had ascended Everest. This
is the breathtaking story of how two very different, yet equally
determined, men battled frost-biting temperatures, tumbling ice rocks,
powerful winds, and death-defying ridges to reach the top of the world's
highest mountain.
Combining fresh and contemporary illustrations by Joe Todd-Stanton with
Alexandra Stewart's captivating writing, this unique narrative tells the
story of how Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made their mark on the
world from birth right up to their final days and the impact they've had
on Nepal today.