Into The Silence
The Great War, Mallory and the Conquest of Everest
by Wade Davis
Random House 2011
Great fit for High School
Reading level and content both target 9th–12th grade · ages 14+
Themes include trauma and healing
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Genre
Themes
- exploration
- courage
- trauma and healing
- obsession and ambition
- imperialism
- perseverance
- leadership and teamwork
- man vs. nature
About this book
This sweeping work blends history, biography, and adventure to trace how the trauma of World War I shaped the British expeditions that first set their sights on Mount Everest. Wade Davis follows George Mallory and his companions from the trenches to the high Himalaya, exploring why they climbed and how their world fueled the quest. Rich with period detail and gripping accounts of exploration, it illuminates courage, obsession, and endurance against extreme odds. Best for advanced high school readers who enjoy true stories of survival, exploration, and history.
Setting: post–World War I Britain and the Himalaya (Tibet/Everest), 1914–1924
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Into The Silence right for my child?
Yes — Into The Silence is a great fit for High School. The reading level is AR 10.6, which is typical for High School. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 14+ (9th–12th grade). Themes include exploration, courage, trauma and healing.
How long does it take to read Into The Silence?
At a typical High School reading pace, Into The Silence takes around 13h to finish. The book has 200,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Into The Silence have an AR quiz?
Yes — Into The Silence has an AR quiz available, worth 34 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Into The Silence?
Into The Silence has an AR reading level of 10.6, which places it at a High School reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.