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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
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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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