The Climbers

"The Climbers" by Lizzie Bates is a story set in the late 1800s about a young stable-boy trying to overcome his hard life. This book explores the big ideas of not giving up, wanting more, and building a better life for yourself, as our ambitious hero hopes to escape his poor background and create opportunities for himself and his sister. Beginning with a conversation in a hotel, the focus shifts to Marston Howe, an orphan who, despite working hard in the stables, has a strong desire to learn, fueled by his mother's dreams and the symbolic mountains of success he longs to reach. When he is encouraged by a new acquaintance, the basis for Marston's inspirational journey unfolds, centering on the idea of aiming high and bettering his circumstances.