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

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Standiford, Natalie

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9780394896953: The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0394896955 ISBN 13: 9780394896953
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 1989

Synopsis

Celebrate a winter miracle  with the true, inspirational story of Balto in this Step 3 Step Into Reading Early Reader.

It is one of the worst storms ever - the snow has not stopped for days and it is 30 degrees below zero. But somehow Balto must get through. He is the lead dog of his sled team. And he is carrying medicine to sick children miles away in Nome, Alaska. He is their only hope. Can Balto find his way through the terrible storm? Find out in this exciting true story!

Step 3 Readers feature engaging narratives about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

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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.

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Reviews

Grade 1-3-- A compelling account, told in easy-to-read format, of Balto, a sled dog who led his team through snow and ice over 53 miles of northern Alaska wilderness to deliver some medicine. The story is based on an actual event that occurred in 1925 during an outbreak of diptheria, when the closest medicine was 800 miles away in Anchorage. When the train bearing the important cargo became buried in the snow still 700 miles from its destination, a dog sled relay was used. Cook's softly colored illustrations are expressive and enhance the drama of the story--a proud and heroic story that young readers are sure to enjoy. --Sharron McElmeel, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, IA
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Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date
1989
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0394896955
ISBN 13 
9780394896953
Binding
Paperback
Illustrator
Cook Donald
Number of pages
48
Rating
  • 4.30 out of 5 stars
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