Balto

Written by Emma Carlson Berne · Illustrated by Francesca Rosa

Book #1 in the Animals to the Rescue series

A sled dog races against time to save a town from a deadly epidemic.

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96 pages· 7,587 words· Est. 1 hour read· 820L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1925, Nome, Alaska faces a deadly epidemic threatening its children. The town's only hope lies in a perilous 650-mile journey through snow-covered trails. Balto, a determined sled dog, must overcome impossible odds to deliver life-saving medicine. Will he succeed in this race against time? This gripping tale of courage and heroism will captivate readers with its dramatic storytelling and vivid illustrations, bringing to life the incredible true story of an animal hero who defied the elements to save the day. Discover the thrilling adventure that made Balto a legend.

From the publisher

The legendary story of Balto comes to life in this heavily illustrated nonfiction chapter book series perfect for fans of Ranger in Time!In 1925, disaster struck the small town of Nome, Alaska. When a deadly epidemic begins affecting the children of Nome, their only hope is to relay life-saving medicine over 650 miles of snow-covered trails using teams of sled dogs. Across the long journey, one dog overcame nearly impossible odds to become a hero.This action-packed series explores the stories of real-life animal heroes who saved the day! With black-and-white art throughout and dramatic storytelling, readers are taken on an exciting journey they won’t soon forget.Fans of Ranger in Time will devour these true tales of incredible animal heroes!

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