One Wrong Step {Review}

When 12-year-old Atlas loses his mother, climbing becomes his outlet... and eventually, his obsession.  He and his father begin traveling the world, climbing one mountain after another, in an attempt to leave the pain behind.  So when the chance to summit Mt Everest arises, they both jump at the opportunity.  When Atlas's father and the team push on, Atlas and his friend, Maddie, wait at base camp, only to watch as the team is buried in an avalanche.  Now men's only hope is to be rescued by these two teens before they run out of time.  But Atlas and Maddie might not be the only ones on the mountain.  With WWII looming in Europe, the Nazis are anxious to summit Everest as well.  When strange things start to happen on the mountain, Atlas and Maddie are left to wonder who will reach their fathers first?

Author Jennifer A. Nielsen is back with a new piece of historical fiction.  One Wrong Step is an action-packed novel that will keep you turning the pages.  Loosely based on historical events, this story about loss, family, and overcoming is incredibly well-written.  I felt myself struggling with Atlas and pulling for him throughout the entire book.  And when the teens were in trouble on Mt. Everest, I think I probably audibly gasped.  One Wrong Step is very well done.  Although marketed as middle-grade fiction, this book would be easily enjoyed by a variety of ages, and the historical setting and details give it added interest.  Very well done and highly recommended.

*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.