Language: English
Published by Traitor Dachshund / Minted Prose, New York, 2016
ISBN 10: 0996545433 ISBN 13: 9780996545433
Seller: Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams), Ione, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Condition: FINE. First printing. A delightful story written with humor but with a serious message about team work - "When Jasper the dachshund hears about the worldŐs biggest dog sled race in Alaska, he just knows he can win. And when his family goes to watch the race, he decides to enter. Jasper tries every position, but heŐs too little and doesnŐt fit in the sledŐs harness. That doesnŐt stop him. Jasper sneaks aboard a team sled and finds a way to become a part of the team." Illustrated in full color by An Phan. SIGNED by the author on the half title page. Large format, unpaginated. Fine in glossy illustrated boards.
Seller: Print Matters, London, United Kingdom
US$ 34.61
Quantity: 1 available
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