Robert J. Blake; lower-grade. A tale from the Iditarod. Ten-year-old lead dog, Akiak is running her eighth Iditarod race. When she hurts her paw on day four of the race there is no choice but to leave her behind. Beautifully … Read More
Jean Van Leeuwen; middle-grade. With only a guide book to show them the way, the Todd family sets out from their Arkansas home on a two thousand mile trek to claim uncharted Oregon Territory. As winter draws near, will the … Read More
Jean Van Leeuwen. Pa, Daniel, and Will head out from Pennsylvania for the rich land in Ohio. They build a cabin, and Pa returns for Ma and the little ones. But there must be trouble, for Pa doesn’t come back … Read More
Walt Morey. This story took place when Alaska was America’s last great frontier. Mark Andersen’s only friend is Ben, an Alaskan brownie cub. Mark’s parents can see there is a special bond between their son and the big bear. But … Read More
Jean Craighead George. A New York City boy determines to face the wilderness alone, and survive. Along the way, he finds both human and animal friends and learns a little about himself.
Jean Craighead George. A New York City boy determines to face the wilderness alone, and survive. Along the way, he finds both human and animal friends and learns a little about himself.
