Posted by admin on June 23rd, 2010
Swiss School HolidaysMichael and Meredith Lamb, who live in England, are intrigued when their adventurous Uncle Tony invites them to accompany him on a trip to the Swiss Alps. In Switzerland they meet warm-hearted people, explore the countryside, and best of all, make friends with Fritz, who teaches them the art of mountain climbing.
About the AuthorElizabeth Yates, herself a skilled mountaineer, brings to this book her own first-hand experiences in climbing the Wildhorn, a 10,100-foot peak in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland. Miss Yates has been well-loved by thousands of readers for the warmth and grace of her writing, and a heap of of her books are being reprinted so that a new generation may receive pleasure from them. She has received assorted discerned awards, most remarkable of which are the Newbery Medal for Amos Fortune, Free Man and the Newbery Honor Medal for Mountain Born.
Most helpful client reviews 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
 Fabulous, wholesome, family reading
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Our entire family devoured this book together - the pretty interactions of the brother and sister in this book, the correctness of the mountaineering technique, the edge of the seat adventure in such healthful relationships was all so freshening and delightful. We're off to Iceland now in the next book in the series! See all 1 client reviews... |
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