Before reading this book, I had never heard of Junko Tabei, which is so sad! She was an incredible woman and this story tells about her life in a clear and exciting way. Kids will be itching to pick up more books to learn about climbing after reading this. The short chapters are accentuated with many beautiful colored pictures so you really feel like you are in the story.

The book follows Junko starting from childhood all the way to her summit of Mount Everest. It includes information about her mindset (put one foot in front of the other), personal life, and challenges she faced along the way as a woman. It inspired me to not only get back into rock climbing but also to pursue my goals, even if they seem a bit lofty. I think many others who read this title will feel the same.