The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto - Softcover

Standiford, Natalie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0375835776 ISBN 13: 9780375835773

Publisher: Random House Childrens Books, 2006

Synopsis

A book and CD Step Into Reading package recounts the life of Balto, the sled dog who saved Nome, Alaska, in 1925 from a diphtheria epidemic by delivering medicine through a raging snowstorm.

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Review

"A compelling account, told in easy-to-read format, of a sled dog who led his team over 53 miles of Alaska wilderness to deliver medicine during an outbreak of diphtheria in 1925. Cook's softly colored illustrations enhance the drama of a proud and heroic story that young readers are sure to enjoy."--"School Library Journal."

" A compelling account, told in easy-to-read format, of a sled dog who led his team over 53 miles of Alaska wilderness to deliver medicine during an outbreak of diphtheria in 1925. Cook's softly colored illustrations enhance the drama of a proud and heroic story that young readers are sure to enjoy." --"School Library Journal."

About the Author

Natalie Standiford was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, but now lives in New York City. She plays bass in the rock bands Tiger Beat (featuring fellow YA writers Libba Bray, Dan Ehrenhaft, and Barney Miller) and Ruffian. Find out more at her web site: www.nataliestandiford.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0375835776
• ISBN 13: 9780375835773
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Cook Donald