Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers [Paperback]

Gary Paulsen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2007 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

An experienced Iditarod racer, Gary Paulsen celebrates his lead dog and longtime companion, Cookie, in this intimate essay. Paulsen takes readers inside the kennel as Cookie’s last litter of pups grow and learn to pull sleds across the snowy frontier.

     Includes an author's note.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Nonstop action."--The New York Times Book Review

[set star] "Readers . . . will find themselves along on a wonderful ride."--Kirkus Reviews (starred)

About the Author

GARY PAULSEN has written nearly two hundred books for young people, including the Newbery Honor Books Hatchet, Dogsong, and The Winter Room. He divides his time between a home in New Mexico and a boat on the Pacific Ocean.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152061037
• ISBN-13: 978-0152061036
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Gary Paulsen is one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers. He has written more than one hundred book for adults and young readers, and is the author of three Newberry Honor titles: Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room. He divides his time among Alaska, New Mexico, Minnesota, and the Pacific.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, August 21, 2007

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TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers (Paperback)

A dog is man's best friend, right? He is when it comes to Cookie, and Gary Paulsen reflects on the wonderful friendship they shared.

Cookie is the lead dog on Gary's team of sled dogs and has been for a very long time. Gary and Cookie have traveled a lot of trails together. They have even competed in the Iditarod. Cookie has given birth to many puppies but always goes back to work. You might call Cookie a working mother.

In PUPPIES, DOGS, AND BLUE NORTHERS, Gary Paulsen tells his own story of love and friendship with his canine friend. If the strength and endurance of sled dogs interests you, you will love this book. The road they have traveled is not always smooth sledding; there are plenty of bumps along the way. Children ages ten and up will love to learn more about these amazing dogs and the training that goes into being a successful musher. This is an action-packed adventure and love story of a man and his one very special dog.

Climb aboard this dog sled -- you won't ever forget it!

Reviewed by: Bri P.

5.0 out of 5 stars puppies, dogs, and blue notherns, January 16, 2012

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Timothy Crowley (Boston , MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers: Reflections on Being Raised by a Pack of Sled Dogs (Kindle Edition)

this book was suspensful. it made me feel like i was with them when the dogs weee all in the house.also i felt like i was on the sled with hary when he was taking the dogs on a practice run.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Little Romp, March 7, 2010

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This review is from: Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers (Paperback)

This book is a quick, easy read and never fails to put a smile on my face.