Akiak: A Tale From the Iditarod
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (779 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0142401854 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The rules say once a dog is dropped from the race, it may not rejoin the team. When she hurts her paw on the fourth day of the race, Akiak can no longer compete in the Iditarod?the famed dogsledding race through 1,151 miles of Alaskan terrain. But ten-year-old lead dog Akiak doesn?t know the rules, and nothing will stop her from catching up to her team. Her musher has no choice but to leave her behind. Akiak has never won the race before. Will she be able to help her team win this time?
Four Stars Child enjoyed the book. Susan M. Pfluger said Great children's story.. My third grader studied/followed the Iditarod in school. This is a great childrens story about an unsung hero of the race.. A heartwarming dog story from the land of bitter cold! X. Libris We recently added "Akiak" to our elementary school library collection, because one of our primary classes was following this year's Iditarod. It instantly became a popular title, and several other classes have thoroughly enjoyed it as a read-aloud.I can see "Akiak" becoming an annual tradition, right before the first "mush" of the famous Alaskan sled-dog race.In frosty clear language, accompanied by his museum-quality oil paintings, Robert Blake, presents a day by day account of Mick's
From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 3. Left behind because of an injury, a lead husky sets out on her own to find her team and win the race. An action-packed tale of daring, determination, and dedication. Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.