Elim, The Determined Athlete is based on a true story and told according to the pup. Elim, The Determined Athlete, reveals the real reason a four month old Alaska village husky joined champion musher, Jeff King's team on the Iditarod trail. Uplifting and motivating, the reader learns about setting goals, working hard, proving oneself, and ignoring peers' rebuffs. Jeff King assisted the pup in becoming a real athlete -- a sled dog, instead of just another basketball wanna-be.
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"I was happy to read this book and share it with little children. They were delighted. Their eyes got wider and they smiled as it was read. In so few pages they were able to experience different feelings." -- Alice Cedeo, Anchorage, Alaska
"I was taken with the newspaper article - something I hadn't thought of in a children's book. -- Jane L. Evanson, Literary Agent, Anchorage, Alaska and San Francisco, California
"May I take this to show and tell?" -- Lindsay Heath, age 8, Columbus, North Dakota
"The question/points for discussion section is a thoughtful addition for parents to launch discussions. It reminds that when I read to my grandchildren, I shouldn't just end with, "and so now to bed!" -- Marilyn Barry, Director of Writing Program, Alaska Pacific University; Anchorage, Alaska
"I was taken with the newspaper article - something I hadn't thought of in a children's book. -- Jane L. Evanson, Literary Agent, Anchorage, Alaska and San Francisco, California
"May I take this to show and tell?" -- Lindsay Heath, age 8, Columbus, North Dakota
"The question/points for discussion section is a thoughtful addition for parents to launch discussions. It reminds that when I read to my grandchildren, I shouldn't just end with, "and so now to bed!" -- Marilyn Barry, Director of Writing Program, Alaska Pacific University; Anchorage, Alaska
About the Author
Joan Jackson has lived in Alaska for 40 years. "You should write children’s books," was an oft heard statement throughout those years, for it seems she has a story for every animal’s actions. Joan loves young children, children’s literature, animals, and everything about Alaska. All of these interests are combined in this tale of an Alaska husky dog, her first book for children. Joan studied writing at Alaska Pacific University under Dr. Jane Evanson, who has assisted many students in publishing their writings. Ms. Jackson has taught English Composition classes at the University of Alaska Anchorage and now works as a tutor in the Writing Center at Alaska Pacific University. She and her husband live in Anchorage and have three grown children, two grandchildren, and two dogs.
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A great story that encourages children to do their best.,
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This story is based on a real dog's experience along the Alaskan Iditarod Trail. The illustrations tell the story in great detail. Children particularly enjoy Elim's facial expressions and actions. It is an inspiring story that every child will enjoy.
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Learning your strengths,
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Our kids love this book and ask for it over and over. They love to see Elim try new things until he finds something he can excel in. They especially love the drawings of Elim trying out new sports. Our family highly recommends this story.
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Upbeat From the Get-go!,
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This adorable book gives little tykes a taste of Alaska--and the determination and spunk that characterizes its citizens. Its lively spirited humor and expressively illustrated pictures teach children early on that it pays to follow your dreams and never give up. "Elim" is good material both for reading to small children--and children learning to read, with helpful educational questions and vocabulary list at the end, Christy Lowry
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