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Akiak: A Tale From the Iditarod |  | Author: Robert J. Blake
Publisher: Puffin
Category: Book
List Price: $6.99
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 68474
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 40
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 8.2 x 0.5
ISBN: 0142401854
EAN: 9780142401859
ASIN: 0142401854
Publication Date: October 21, 2004
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Product Description
When she hurts her paw on the fourth day of the race, Akiak can no longer compete in the Iditarodthe famed dogsledding race through 1,151 miles of Alaskan terrain. Her musher has no choice but to leave her behind. The rules say once a dog is dropped from the race, it may not rejoin the team. But ten-year-old lead dog Akiak doesnt know the rules, and nothing will stop her from catching up to her team. Akiak has never won the race before. Will she be able to help her team win this time?
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Great children's story. September 14, 2009
Susan M. Pfluger (Woodbury, MN USA)
My third grader studied/followed the Iditarod in school. This is a great childrens story about an unsung hero of the race.
Akiak is the greatest dog in the whole world! November 29, 2008
J. Mederson (Austin, Texas)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
My four-year-old boy and I love this story. It's a fascinating topic, of course, but Akiak is also a very compelling heroine. I stumble over the village names every time I read it to him but it never stops me from getting chills at the end!
Nice Book October 23, 2008
ERICA NELAND
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have all of the Robert J. Blake Books and they are great...my son loves the stories and we live in Alaska. The books really give you a sense of life in remote Alaska yet the are great for Children. Swift is by far the favorite story.
Wonderful artwork October 18, 2008
Andrew Patterson (San Diego, CA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this primarily for the artwork, which is is top notch(as is the story).
Ain't No Stopping Her Now - She's Got to Mush! December 8, 2006
BeatleBangs1964 (United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A beautiful malamute named Akiak is featured in this book about Alaskan sled dog runs. The story of the old malamute who literally ran herself into the snow, when she reached a point where she could not "run on that paw," Akiak is taken to a dog drop off place. The malamute's indomitable spirit shows through. Instead of waiting for the little puddle jumper plane to fly her out of the area, the curly tailed dog escapes and rejoins her team, even though the team has a lead of several hours on her. The spirited malamute brings to mind MacFadden & Whitehead's 1979 classic, "Ain't No Stopping Us Now." There ain't no stopping Akiak now - she won't give up!
Readers not only race with the mushers, they run with the malamute who would not give up. Her travels and travails become those of the readers; her success will leave readers cheering with delight.
The drawings in this book are masterpiece paintings and readers will come away with a good understanding of dog racing and the rules and history of this sport. A trail map has been included along with some final notes about the sport of dog racing. A masterpiece of a book!
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