The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto (Book and CD) [Paperback]

Natalie Standiford (Author), Donald Cook (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Book and CD

This is the true story about a very brave dog who, in 1925, led his team 700 miles through blinding snowdrifts, over a frozen river, and around cracking ice to save two diphtheria-stricken children.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3–Balto, a sled dog, and his team traverse 53 miles of ice and snow in the Alaskan wilderness to deliver medicine in this 48-page beginning reader by Natalie Standiford (Random, 1989). Donald Cook's full-color illustrations are expressive, and John Gabriel's narration is slow enough for students to follow along. Music and sound effects add to the overall appeal of this story that is based on an actual event. One track has page-turn signals. Ideal for classroom listening or independent reading.–Leigh Ann Rumsey, Penn Yan Academy, NY
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Review

"A compelling account, told in easy-to-read format, of a sled dog who led his team over 53 miles of Alaska wilderness to deliver medicine during an outbreak of diphtheria in 1925. Cook's softly colored illustrations enhance the drama of a proud and heroic story that young readers are sure to enjoy."--School Library Journal.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (February 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375835776
• ISBN-13: 978-0375835773
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #717,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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