High as a Hawk: A Brave Girl's Historic Climb
by Barron, T.A.
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AR Book Level
3.1
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
1,309
Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
78982 EN
About this book
Set in the Rocky Mountains in 1905, this true story follows eight-year-old Harriet Peters as she attempts to summit Long's Peak, a climb her deceased mother once dreamed of completing. Guided by the seasoned mountain guide Enos Mills, Harriet faces steep trails, harsh weather, and her own doubts on the way to the summit. Through perseverance and courage, she reaches the top, turning her mother's aspiration into reality. The book provides a glimpse into a historic moment in American mountaineering.