Books About Dog Sledding

The Best Dog Sledding Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about dog sledding? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 4 Favorite Books About Dog Sledding

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2019

Dog Driven

By Terry Lynn Johnson

A musher races through the wilderness, hiding her impaired vision.

240 pages· 43,484 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 911 ratings
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Summary: McKenna Barney, hiding her worsening eyesight, enters a grueling sled race in the Canadian wilderness. With her sister's future at stake, she faces treacherous ice, fierce competitors, and her own fears. Can McKenna trust her instincts and her team of sled dogs to navigate the unknown and bring attention to her disease? This thrilling adventure tests her courage and determination in a battle against nature and self-doubt.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Sled Dog School

Matt must start a business to save his math grade. Can sled dogs help?

224 pages· 31,163 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 793 ratings
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Summary: Eleven-year-old Matt faces a failing math grade unless he starts a business. With a love for dogs, he launches Matt’s Sled Dog School. But teaching dogsledding isn't as simple as it seems. As Matt navigates unpredictable challenges, he discovers that sometimes the bravest act is asking for help. Will he find his strengths and new friendships along the way?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998

Mik-Shrok

In a frozen wilderness, two missionaries face troubling questions and a missing friend.

133 pages· 31,012 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 87 ratings
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Summary: In 1950, Steve and Liz Bailey venture into the Alaskan wilderness, arriving in the Eskimo village of Koyalik. With a friend missing and unsettling questions looming, their mission takes a turn when a team of huskies, led by the formidable Mik-Shrok, becomes their unexpected allies. As they navigate the harsh terrain, will they uncover the truth and find their friend, or will the wilderness claim them too? The stakes are high in this gripping tale of survival and faith.
Picture Book · 2005

The Ice Race

Can hometown dogs triumph in Birdwell Island's icy race?

32 pages· 329 words
4.2/5 Goodreads · 40 ratings
Summary: As Birdwell Island gears up for its thrilling dogsled race, the hometown dogs face a frosty challenge along the frozen shoreline. Can they outpace their rivals and claim victory, or will the icy terrain prove too daunting? The stakes are high, and the competition fierce. Dive into this exhilarating race to find out if the hometown heroes can pull off a win against all odds.
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