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by Gary Paulsen (Author)
An experienced Iditarod racer, Gary Paulsen celebrates his lead dog and longtime companion, Cookie, in this intimate essay. Paulsen takes readers inside the kennel as Cookie's last litter of pups grow and learn to pull sleds across the snowy frontier.
Includes an author's note.
This unforgettable true story is a tribute to the deep love between a musher and his lead dog.
- A Lifesaving Bond: Get a firsthand look at the mystical connection between Iditarod racer Gary Paulsen and Cookie, the lead dog who saved his life more than once.
- Sled Dog School: Go inside the kennel where older dogs teach the new puppies everything--from how to stay warm in a blizzard to the proper way to sing.
- Puppy-Sized Chaos: Follow the heartwarming and hilarious adventures of Cookie's last litter of seven puppies as they learn the ropes and turn the house upside down.
- A Final Farewell: A touching and honest look at love and loss as Paulsen shares the story of Cookie's retirement and their final days together.
Back Jacket
Cookie usually had puppies easily, but they were always so wonderful and special that I worried excessively each time. Considering that she had five litters of never less than eight pups and twice twelve- altogether over forty pups- this constituted a large measure of worry.
Number of Pages: 80
Dimensions: 0.2 x 6.9 x 4.4 IN
Publication Date: August 01, 2007
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Puppies, Dogs and Blue Northers: Reflections on Being Raised by a Pack of Sled Dogs
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 6
Point Value: 2
