The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto (Step Into Reading: A Step 3 Book)

Standiford, Natalie

ISBN 10: 0833545361 ISBN 13: 9780833545367

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 1999

Synopsis

Illus. in full color. "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.
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About this title

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: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0833545361
• ISBN 13: 9780833545367
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 48