Banner in the Sky

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Summary: GREATEST BOOK EVER
Review: My friend told me that Banner in the Sky is a very good book, well I'm here to vouch for that. Banner in the Sky is the most intriguing story I have ever read. James R. Ullman's book is about a legend, named Josef Matt, whose son is determined to climb the mountain that Josef died on. If Rudi Matt can do this, if he can climb the Citadel, he will be the first one ever to climb it. But in all good stories there's a catch, Rudi's mom and uncle won't let him climb the mountain because of his father's death. Plus Rudi is not built to climb! Along the way Rudi meets Captain John Winter, the best climber of his day. The Captain gives Rudi his chance to climb, but will he? Banner in the sky is a gut-wrenching story about sheer will and determination. My recommendation, simple, if you ever have had parental problems (and I know you have) then this is your book!

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Summary: A tattered red shirt has never symbolized so much!
Review: Banner In The Sky is an amazing acount of a fictional mountain climbing expedition based in historical accounts of the conquer of the Matterhorn. The protagonist, 16-year-old Rudi Matt, is forced to wash dishes in a hotel instead of following his true dream; climbing the Citadel, the very mountain that had claimed his father's life fifteen years ago. The antagonist is, obviously, the Citadel herself, the last unconquered peak in the area. Although an overprotective mother and uncle also get in the way of Rudi's dream. When Rudi finally gets a chance to join the expedition up the mountain, he shows everyone that he is determined to complete the journey his father started. Rudi's journey is a journey of faith and stamena and also forgiveness and loyalty. These values are all summed up in the red shirt that Rudi carries with him to place at the peak of the Citadel; the very shirt his father wore the night he died before giving it up so that another man could live.This book is all about following your dreams, but also about the fact that one must work hard to achieve those dreams. James Ramsey Ullman combines history with an extraordinary account of the happenings in the small village of Kurtall in the Swiss Alps.For me the highlight of the book was a Rudi's nighttime encounter with the spirit of his father as he sits in the very spot that claimed his father's life. A chilling and magical scene.

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Summary: Book Review
Review: Banner in the Sky is one of the best books I have ever read. James Ramsey Ullman is a very talented author and his use of discriptive words is amazing. All the challenges that Rudi must face and the amazing truth about the true conquerors of the Citadel make this book all the more thrilling. I would recommend this book to anyone that loves thrills, excitement, and amazing scenery.

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Summary: The most exciting book I have ever read
Review: "Banner in the Sky" is a very exciting book about a sixteen year old swiss boy, named Rudi, who with his uncle, a guide from another town, and an English captain, strives to reach the summit his father had died in the attempt to reach. This is the most exciting book I have ever read! After Rudi's father died, his mother decided Rudi should become a hotel manager and his Uncle (a mountain guide) agreed that there had been too many deaths in the family for Rudi to take any chances. When Rudi defies his mother and starts up the mountain on his own, he finds himself in a snow storm at the very place where his father died. It is then that he realizes the true meaning of his ambition. Climbing back down the mountain he discovers that his Uncle who had been looking for him has decided that he too wants to conquer the mountain that took his brother-in-law and left the whole village in fear. Together with Capt. Winter and another guide they struggle upward encountering many close calls and times when they feel they can not make it. Rudi's determination to fulfill his father's lifelong wish, which was to put a red shirt on the top of the mountain, and, to show his villiage and the world that he had accomplished what had seemed impossible, keeps him going. The author was able to make this book very realistic because he himself was part of a group that succeded in climbing Mount Everest. I recommend this book for older readers who like gripping realistic adventures. This book is great!!! I hope you read it and enjoy it like I did.

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Summary: zzzzzzzzzz
Review: This book was the most boring thing I have ever read. The same situations kept occurring over and over and this made the book predictable. Of course, I had to read it for school which made it less fun. But on the other hand, why would anyone want to read this book for fun? Just reading the first couple of sentences puts you to sleep. The characters are all the same and the worst part was that Rudi never even reached the summit! Despite all his attempts, he never got to his goal EVEN AT THE END OF THE MOST BORING AND TEDIOUS BOOK I HAVE EVER READ! My advice, if you're looking for some sleep, read this.

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Summary: Rivew
Review: I very mutch enjoied this book it is one of the best adventure books I have ever read.

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Summary: ~*~BaNnEr In ThE sKy ~*~
Review: This book isn't half bad. Some of the character descriptions are juss plan stupid though like "Klauss Wesslehoft" is described as a broad young man with hands like hams fresh from the butcher...
The book has a good plot though and is totally worth a read. Don't waste your time watching the movie though is juss plain bad! :(

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Summary: Great Book
Review: Banner in the Sky is an excellent book with a great plot. When reading it you really get a picture of the village of Kurtal and all the characters in your mind. A cliffhanger right to the end! Would make for a great movie!

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Summary: Hans the Swiss Boy
Review: I would reccomend this book to any child from age 7 to 14. Truely an emotional story about growing up with a dream that is hard to realize and the efforts and courage that it takes in order to achieve this dream. I read this book and wanted to become a mountain climber! So now I climb mountains much like Rudi who inspired me.

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Summary: Brittany
Review: The book Banner in the sky is a very good book I rekamend every one to read this book.Rudi Matt is the mane charecter in this book. Rudi woks at a hotel called the beut site hotel.Rudi works as a dishwasher at the hotel...The end of the book was my favorite part.