Alaska's Dog Heroes
True Stories of Remarkable Canines
Blue Star Press · Print & ebook · February 25, 2014
In Alaska, dogs really are a person’s best friend.
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- Who it’s for
- Shelley Gill shares true stories of Alaskan dogs showing intelligence, stamina, loyalty, and heroism.
- Themes
- Canine loyalty, Heroism and bravery, Companionship
- Pacing
- Fast
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In Alaska, dogs really are a person’s best friend. These true canine stories from the last frontier describe remarkable acts of intelligence, stamina, loyalty, and heroism by Balto, Togo, Tekla, Stickeen, and more of Alaska’s famous dogs. Follow these dogs as they traverse the mountains in winter with deliveries of life-saving medicine to remote villages, fight off attacking bears, and find lost children.
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Alaskan canines perform amazing deeds that exhibit intelligence, stamina, loyalty, and heroism—plus they offer friendly and furry companionship to their owners.
Alaskan Dog Deeds
Shelley Gill shares true stories of Alaskan dogs showing intelligence, stamina, loyalty, and heroism.
Come here for
- Balto, Togo, Tekla, Stickeen, and other famous Alaskan dogs
- Medicine deliveries, bear encounters, and lost-child searches
Expect
- Dogs traversing winter mountains to deliver life-saving medicine
- Stories of canine bravery and companionship