The Bravest Dog Ever
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

The Bravest Dog Ever

Written by Natalie Standiford · Illustrated by Donald Cook

A sled dog races through Alaska to deliver life-saving medicine.

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48 pages· 1,229 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· 510L
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In the harsh Alaskan wilderness of 1925, a brave sled dog leads his team on a perilous 53-mile journey to deliver crucial medicine during a deadly diphtheria outbreak. Will they succeed against the odds?

From the publisher

Illus. in full color. “A compelling account, told in easy-to-read format, ofa sled dog who led his team over 53 miles of Alaska wilderness to delivermedicine during an outbreak of diphtheria in 1925. Cook’s softly coloredillustrations enhance the drama of a proud and heroic story that young readersare sure to enjoy.”– “School Library Journal.”

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
1,229
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
6255
Publication
Published
October 1, 1989
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780812481556

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