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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1988
Silver
Part of the A Stepping Stone Book series
A young girl and her runt puppy aim for sled dog glory in Alaska.
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64 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In the Alaskan wilderness, 9-year-old Rachel receives a runt husky puppy from her father, a seasoned sled dog racer. Naming him Silver, Rachel is determined to transform this unlikely underdog into a champion. Can they defy the odds and achieve sled dog racing glory? Embark on a heartwarming journey of dreams, determination, and the unbreakable bond between a girl and her dog.
From the publisher
Deep in the Alaskan wilds, 9-year-old Rachel dreams of owning and racing asled dog one day. When her father, who breeds and races huskies, gives her therunt of the litter, Rachel names the puppy Silver and sets out to prove he’s achampion. “The writing is smooth at a low reading level. Effectively plannedappeal for transitional readers.”– “Bulletin, Center for Children’s Books. “
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 840L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.5
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 439
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2004
- First published
- January 1, 1988
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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