Banner in the Sky
His father dies while trying to climb Switzerland's greatest mountain--the Citadel--and young Rudi knows he must make the assault himself. "Based upon the author's personal experiences, with details from the original ascent of the Matterhorn, the story has authenticity, atmosphere, and excitement."--"Booklist." Newbery Honor Book; ALA Notable Children's Book.
GenresJuvenile FictionPeople & PlacesEuropeSports & RecreationCamping & Outdoor Activities
256 pages
English edition · First published 1988 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins · ISBN 9780397321414
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