Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod Contributor(s): Paulsen, Gary (Author) |
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ISBN: 0156001454 ISBN-13: 9780156001458 Publisher: Mariner Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 1995 Annotation: In the tradition of Jack London, Gary Paulsen presents an unforgettable account of his participation in the 1,100-mile-long dogsled race called the "Iditarod". For 17 days, Paulsen and his team of dogs endured blinding wind, snowstorms, moose attacks, and more--yet relentlessly pushed on to the end. "The best author of man-against-nature adventures writing today".--Publishers Weekly. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Winter Sports - Sports & Recreation | Dog Racing - Pets | Dogs - General |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 93042096 |
Age Level: 12-17 |
Grade Level: 7-12 |
Lexile Measure: 1060(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" L (0.72 lbs) 272 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Alaska |
Features: Ikids, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/16/1995 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 61234 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 10.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Paulsen and his team of dogs endured snowstorms, frostbite, dogfights, moose attacks, sleeplessness, and hallucinations in the relentless push to go on. Map and color photographs. |
Contributor Bio(s): Paulsen, Gary: - GARY PAULSEN has written nearly two hundred books for young people, including the Newbery Honor Books Hatchet, Dogsong, and The Winter Room. He divides his time between a home in New Mexico and a boat on the Pacific Ocean. |
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