Synopsis
The five captivating tales in Three Dogs, Two Mules, and a Reindeer are real-life stories of animals who made a mark in Alaska history. Young readers will love Stikeen, the little dog who traversed glaciers with famed naturalist John Muir; Mark and Hannah, the intrepid mules who helped Judge James Wickersham attempt to scale Mt. McKinley; and Margie, a feisty malamute who became a mother on an expedition to explore the ancient volcanoes of the Aleutian Islands. Sumptuously illustrated by award-winning artist Jon Van Zyle and peppered with historical photos, this engaging book will delight readers of all ages. Bonuses include Animals in Alaska History Fun Facts and a list of places to visit.
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About the Author
AUTHOR: Marjorie Cochrane, a former staff writer for newspapers in Alaska and Idaho, holds a journalism degree from the University of Oregon. After retiring, she and her late husband, Byron, spent ten years growing coffee on Hawaii’s Kona coast. She now makes her home on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula. She has five children and seventeen grandchildren.ILLUSTRATOR : Jon Van Zyle, one of Alaska’s premier artists, is an award-winning artist and children’s book illustrator. During his three-decade career, he has received countless honors in the United States, Europe, and Russia, and he has been the official artist of Alaska’s Iditarod dog-sled races since 1979. Jon and his wife, Jona, also an artist, live near Eagle River, Alaska, where they raise and train Siberian huskies.
From the Back Cover
The five captivating tales in Three Dogs, Two Mules, and a Reindeer are real-life stories of animals who made a mark in Alaska history. Young readers will love Stikeen, the little dog who traversed glaciers with famed naturalist John Muir; Mark and Hannah, the intrepid mules who helped Judge James Wickersham attempt to scale Mt. McKinley; and Margie, a feisty malamute who became a mother on an expedition to explore the ancient volcanoes of the Aleutian Islands. Sumptuously illustrated by award-winning artist Jon Van Zyle and peppered with historical photos, this engaging book will delight readers of all ages. Bonuses include Animals in Alaska History Fun Facts and a list of places to visit.
From the Inside Flap
The five captivating tales in Three Dogs, Two Mules, and a Reindeer are real-life stories of animals who made a mark in Alaska history. Young readers will love Stikeen, the little dog who traversed glaciers with famed naturalist John Muir; Mark and Hannah, the intrepid mules who helped Judge James Wickersham attempt to scale Mt. McKinley; and Margie, a feisty malamute who became a mother on an expedition to explore the ancient volcanoes of the Aleutian Islands. Sumptuously illustrated by award-winning artist Jon Van Zyle and peppered with historical photos, this engaging book will delight readers of all ages. Bonuses include Animals in Alaska History Fun Facts and a list of places to visit.
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