Tuesday, October 20, 2009

The Hill B-1

Name: Ian Wirthlin
Period: B1
Title: The Hill
Author: Ed Hommer
Pages: 296
Rating: 4 stars

Recomendation: If you like really intense/ thrilling based on a true story, then this is a great book for you. Tragedy, recovery, and redemption on North Americas Highest Peak.

Summary: An Alaskan bush pilot Ed Hommer and his passengers speed towards sudden impact on majestic Mount Mckinley. They all survive the crash landing only to find that they are fighting for their very survival in whiteout conditions during a deadly winter storm. The Mountain Maniacs, a daring rescue team ensue. A chain reaction of consequences that threatens to destroy their livelihood, their sanity , and their very will to live.

Explanation of rating: This book was way exciting it kept me on the edge of my seat. I don't really have much to say about it but it was great.

Favorite Passage: I don't have the book anymore!

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