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Start with The Contest and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.

3 books
Published 2002
Status: Likely complete

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The Contest

Start with The Contest

Book 1 by Gordon Korman • Published 2002

A group of teens enters an intense competition for a chance to join an Everest expedition, complete with cameras, sponsors, and ruthless rivals. Training turns into survival practice, and only a few will earn a spot o...

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Everest reading order

Ends with The Summit

  1. 1
    The Contest

    Book 1:The Contest

    Gordon Korman • 2002

    A group of teens enters an intense competition for a chance to join an Everest expedition, complete with cameras, sponsors, and ruthless rivals. Training turns into survival practice, and only a few will earn a spot o...

  2. 2
    The Climb

    Book 2:The Climb

    Gordon Korman • 2002

    The chosen climbers finally head to Everest, where thin air and harsh weather make every step a fight. As the team pushes higher, fear, exhaustion, and sabotage threaten to turn the adventure into a real disaster.

  3. 3
    The Summit

    Book 3:The Summit

    Gordon Korman • 2002

    The final push to the summit forces the climbers to confront the mountain, and each other, at their breaking points. With storms closing in and decisions that cannot be undone, they learn what they are willing to risk...

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Everest FAQ

What is the best order to read the Everest series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Contest.

How many books are in the Everest series?

There are 3 books currently listed in the Everest series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the Everest series?

New readers should start with The Contest, the first book in the reading order.

Is the Everest series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2002.