Akiak

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Robert J. Blake; lower-grade. A tale from the Iditarod. Ten-year-old lead dog, Akiak is running her eighth Iditarod race. When she hurts her paw on day four of the race there is no choice but to leave her behind. Beautifully illustrated and well-written, this book portrays the courage and determination of Akiak. Puffin Books; paperback.

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