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Akiak
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. Paperback.
Amos Fortune Free Man
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 had been taken, Amos never lost his dignity and courage. He dreamed of being free and of buying the freedom of his closest friends. 181 pages; paperback.
Bound for Oregon
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 to complete their journey? And if they make it, will Oregon fulfill their dreams? 164 pages; paperback.
Cabin on Trouble Creek
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 ages eleven and nine, the boys are on their own. Are they really alone, or is someone watching them? Paper.
Gentle Ben
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 in town just can’t understand. They want to get rid of Ben. There is danger and excitement for Mark as he struggles to save his gentle friend. 191 pages; paper.
Kavik the Wolf Dog
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 to die. It turns out that Kavik is a champion sled dog, and soon he makes a full recovery. When his rightful owner finds out Kavik is alive, he wants the dog back. But Kavik has other ideas. 192 pages; paper.
The Arrow Over the Door
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 alternating viewpoints of the young Quaker and a young Abenaki Indian, this story is based on a true happening. Ages 8-14; 89 pages; paperback.
The Story About Ping
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. Undaunted, the little duck heads out onto the Yangtze in search of his family, only to find new friends and adventures (and a bit of peril) around every bend. 32 pages; paperback.