An experienced Iditarod racer and award-winning author describes his joy at the birth of a litter of pups and the bonding experience of watching them grow, learn, and develop into dogs that pull sleds across the snow.
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"Nonstop action."--"The New York Times Book Review"
[set star] "Readers . . . will find themselves along on a wonderful ride."--"Kirkus Reviews" (starred)
"Nonstop action."--The New York Times Book Review
[set star] "Readers . . . will find themselves along on a wonderful ride."--Kirkus Reviews (starred)
Cookie usually had puppies easily, but they were always so wonderful and special that I worried excessively each time. Considering that she had five litters of never less than eight pups and twice twelve- altogether over forty pups- this constituted a large measure of worry.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Paulsen, Ruth Wright (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00089342437
Seller: Gulf Coast Books, Cypress, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Paulsen, Ruth Wright (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0152928812-3-20141978
Seller: Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Paulsen, Ruth Wright (illustrator). Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.0152928812.G
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Paulsen, Ruth Wright (illustrator). First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0152928812-7-1-29
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Paulsen, Ruth Wright (illustrator). 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 2227509-75
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Paulsen, Ruth Wright (illustrator). Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # I09A-02591
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Paulsen, Ruth Wright (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_469052142
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Paulsen, Ruth Wright (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0152928812I4N00
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
Hard Back. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Paulsen, Ruth - Paintings and Dust Jacket Cover (illustrator). Third Printing. 81 PagesBlue boards with white spine and cover lettering. Front decoration depicting sled dogs. Small dent at top of front board. Otherwise an As New book. The depth and intensity of the bond between the driver and his dogs goes beyond measurement by normal standards. It is a bond of survival, of life. And the attachment that occurs between a driver and his lead dog goes even beyond that; there is a mystical quality to it --- a love that catches the breath, a true knowledge between driver and leader that makes them singular, makes them one in all things. an experienced Iditarod racer, Gry Paulsen brings his lvoe of the sport to readers on a more personal level in this intimated essay about the life of a litter of pups born to pull sleds across the sowny frontier --- and the marvel he expeereices as he watches them grow and learn. Gary OPaulsen is a Newberry author on the America's most popular wirters for young people. His novels include, The Tortilla Factory 1995, Harris and Me 1993, Hatchet Dogsong and others. He lives with his wife Ruth, on a ranch in New Mexico. Ruth Paulsen paintings have been exhibited throughout the Midwest. Seller Inventory # 10337
Seller: Books End Bookshop, Syracuse, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Paulsen, Ruth Wright (illustrator). Light shelfwear/edgewear on front cover, back cover, and spine on dust jacket and book; top and bottom of spine lightly bumped; rubbing in rear dust jacket and board. ; 9.1 X 6.1 X 0.6 inches; 81 pages. Seller Inventory # 418778