Akiak: A Tale from the Iditarod Contributor(s): Blake, Robert J. (Author), Blake, Robert J. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0142401854 ISBN-13: 9780142401859 Publisher: Puffin Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2004 Annotation: When she hurts her paw on the fourth day of the race, Akiak can no longer compete in the Iditarodthe famed dogsledding race through 1,151 miles of Alaskan terrain. Her musher has no choice but to leave her behind. The rules say once a dog is dropped from the race, it may not rejoin the team. But ten-year-old lead dog Akiak doesnt know the rules, and nothing will stop her from catching up to her team. Akiak has never won the race before. Will she be able to help her team win this time? |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 97002251 |
Age Level: 5-8 |
Grade Level: Kindergarten-3 |
Lexile Measure: 590(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.19" H x 7.8" W x 10.32" L (0.39 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Pacific Northwest - Geographic Orientation - Alaska |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Review Citations: PW Notes and Reprints 11/08/2004 pg. 58 Publishers Weekly 11/08/2004 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 27701 Reading Level: 3.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. Her musher has no choice but to leave her behind. The rules say once a dog is dropped from the race, it may not rejoin the team. But ten-year-old lead dog Akiak doesn't know the rules, and nothing will stop her from catching up to her team. Akiak has never won the race before. Will she be able to help her team win this time? |
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