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 … Read More
Amos Fortune was born the son of a king in At-mun-shi tribe in Africa. When Amos was fifteen years old, he was captured by slave traders and brought to Massachusetts, where he was sold at an auction. Although his freedom … Read More
With only a guide book to show them the way, the Todd family sets out from their Arkansas home on a two thousand mile trek to claim uncharted Oregon Territory. As winter draws near, will the Todds have the strength … Read More
Pa, Daniel, and Will head out from Pennsylvania for the rich land in Ohio. They build a cabin, and Pa returns for Ma and the little ones. But there must be trouble, for Pa doesn’t come back before winter. At … Read More
This story took place when Alaska was America’s last great frontier. Mark Andersen’s only friend is Ben, an Alaskan brownie cub. Mark’s parents can see there is a special bond between their son and the big bear. But some people … Read More
When Andy Evans stumbles upon the snow-covered wreckage of a small plane, he’s shocked to find a survivor. Should he put the gravely injured dog out of his misery? The look in the animal’s eyes says he is not ready … Read More
Jean Craighead George. A New York City boy determines to face the wilderness alone, and survive. Along the way, he finds both human and animal friends and learns a little about himself.
Is it possible to be peaceful during a time of war? A young Quaker lad during the Revolutionary War is about to find out. A group of Indians shows up at a Quaker meeting. What will happen? Told from the … Read More
On a day like any other, Ping sets off from the boat he calls home with his comically large family in search of “pleasant things to eat.” On this particular day, he is accidentally left behind when the boat leaves. … Read More
