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Title: Akiak: A Tale from the Iditarod by Robert J. Blake ISBN: 0-399-22798-9 Publisher: Philomel Books Pub. Date: September, 1997 Format: School & Library Binding Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A heartwarming dog story from the land of bitter cold!
Comment: 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 team, initially led by 10 year-old Akiak, until she "can't run on that paw." Akiak is left at a dog drop, but refusing to be flown out, she breaks free to chase after her team, many hours behind.
In this "incredible journey," students get a taste of the Alaskan's passion for this unique sport, learning about the hardships and rules of the race along the way. The trail map on the end papers would be helpful for those wanting to turn this into a simple geography lesson.
This excellent story works on many levels. This is worth reading, even if you're just looking for a heartwarming dog story!
Rating: 5
Summary: The Iditarod brought to life
Comment: My kids thoroughly enjoyed this story of the dog who refused to give up when it becomes injured during the race and runs the Iditarod trail alone. The pictures are absolutely beautiful as well. There is plenty of action and suspense, and my children beg to hear it every night!
Rating: 5
Summary: Colorful dramatic paintings add to the descriptive narrative
Comment: I strongly advise parents to adopt this book as one of their all time favorites. It explains an American tradition that most of us are unfamiliar with. The paintings alone are worth the cost of the book. Mr. Blake has used true artistry to describe the trama of the Iditarod. We Loved It!
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Title: Togo by Robert J. Blake ISBN: 0399233814 Publisher: Philomel Books Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: Dogteam by Gary Paulsen ISBN: 0440411300 Publisher: Dragonfly Pub. Date: 01 October, 1995 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Balto and the Great Race (Stepping Stone) by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel ISBN: 0679891986 Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Pub. Date: 21 December, 1999 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
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Title: The Great Serum Race: Blazing the Iditarod Trail by Debbie S. Miller, Jon Van Zyle, Jon Van Zyle ISBN: 0802788114 Publisher: Walker & Co Pub. Date: September, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Storm Run: The Story of the First Woman to Win the Iditarod Sled Dog Race by Libby Riddles, Shannon Cartwright ISBN: 1570612935 Publisher: Sasquatch Books Pub. Date: 10 January, 2001 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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