Kiana's Iditarod, Paperback/Shelley Gill

Kiana's Iditarod, Paperback/Shelley Gill

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Editura
An publicare
2009
Nr. Pagini
64
ISBN
9781570615894

Descriere

Kiana is no ordinary dog. Born and bred to race, she leads her team of huskies on a journey unlike any other. The Iditarod - known traditionally as Alaska's 'Last Great Race' - spans 1, 049 icy miles from Anchorage to Nome. From the treacherous terrain to the bitter, blowing winds, the trail is full of obstacles Kiana and her team must overcome in order to reach the finish line. Along the way, they encounter packs of wild wolves, a mighty moose, and other dog-sled teams fighting for first place. Can Kiana summon the strength of her team and lead them to victory? Author Shelley Gill brings her firsthand experience as the fifth woman to complete the Iditarod race to this crackling adventure story, while Shannon Cartwright's vibrant color illustrations bring Kiana and her team's extraordinary efforts to life for young readers. About the Author: Shelley Gill's previous books include The Alaska Mother Goose, Alaska's Three Bears, and Count Alaska's Colors. She lives in Homer, AK. Shannon Cartwright's illustrations have appeared in numerous books, including several by Shelley Gill. She lives in Ta

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