Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1997
Akiak
A determined sled dog defies the rules to rejoin her team in a grueling race.
40 pages· 1,223 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Summary: Akiak, a ten-year-old sled dog, is sidelined from the Iditarod after injuring her paw. Left behind by her musher, she faces the impossible: catching up with her team across 1,151 miles of Alaskan wilderness. Unaware of the rules that say she can't return, Akiak's determination knows no bounds. Can she overcome the odds and help her team achieve victory for the first time? Her journey is a testament to resilience and the unbreakable bond between a dog and her team. Will Akiak's spirit be enough to change the course of the race?


