Stickeen
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1897

Stickeen

By John Muir, Carl Dennis Buell (Illustrator)

A man and his dog face a perilous glacier crossing during an Alaskan ice storm.

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Naturalist John Muir and his loyal dog, Stickeen, embark on a treacherous journey across an Alaskan glacier. As an ice storm rages, their survival hangs in the balance. Will their bond and courage see them through the icy peril? This classic tale of adventure and resilience captures the raw beauty and danger of the wilderness.

From the publisher

An illustrated edition of the well-loved tale in which world-famous naturalist John Muir recounts how he and a dog named Stickeen struggled to cross an Alaskan glacier during an ice storm. An exhilarating story that has become an American classic. Published in conjunction with Rick Heide.John Muir (1838-1914) was a naturalist, author, and advocate for wilderness preservation. A prolific writer, his many books, essays, and letters abound with wit, humor, and an exuberant love of the natural world. Other John Muir books published by Heyday include The Essential Muir: A Selection of John Muir’s Best (and Worst) Writings, and My First Summer in the Sierra.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
AD810L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
31675
Publication
Published
June 1, 2008
First published
January 1, 1897
Publisher
Heyday
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780930588489

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