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| Author | Roland Smith |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Francis Floro |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Publication date | September 2007 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 246 paperback |
| ISBN | 978-0-15-202417-8 |
| OCLC | 664404996 |
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Peak won the 2007 National Outdoor Book Award (Children's Category). [2] It received a starred review from Publishers Weekly . [3] Kirkus Reviews wrote, "The narrative offers enough of a bumpy ride to satisfy thrill seekers, while Peak’s softer reflective quality lends depth and some—but not too much—emotional resonance". [4]
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