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Togo Hardcover – Picture Book, October 14, 2002

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Togo wasn't meant to be a sled dog. He was too feisty and independent to make a good team member, let alone a leader. But Togo is determined, and when his trainer, Leonhard Seppala, gives him a chance, he soon becomes one of the fastest sled dogs in history! His skills are put to the ultimate test, though, when Seppala and his team are called on to make the now-famous run across the frozen Arctic to deliver the serum that will save Alaska from a life-threatening outbreak of diphtheria.

In the style of Akiak, winner of the Irma S. and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature, along with five state awards, Robert J. Blake's detailed, carefully researched oil paintings complete the story of the adventure that inspired the internationally famous Iditarod race.

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Kindergarten-Grade 5-Togo is a spirited puppy, determined to be a sled dog even though his owner, Leonhard Seppala, does not think he has what it takes. He's small for a Siberian husky, and much too independent. When he is only eight months old, he breaks through a fence and finds his owner's team on a supply run; it takes only a day for him to prove himself as a musher. Soon the young dog is leading his team in races, and breaking speed records every time. When Togo is eight years old, Seppala is asked to make an emergency relay run to pick up a serum that can stop the diphtheria epidemic threatening the entire population of Nome, AK. Togo leads his team over 350 miles through storms, suffering terribly, and with almost no rest. While it is another dog, Balto, that became famous for the serum run of 1925, he actually led the final team in the relay, running 53 miles. Many people feel that Togo is an unsung hero, and so will readers, who will feel the terrible cold depicted chillingly in Blake's paintings. The urgency and desperation come across clearly in both the dramatic text and the full-page impressionistic paintings. The dogs are not anthropomorphized, but their expressions are haunting. Pair this first-rate historical adventure with Natalie Standiford's The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto (Random, 1989) or with Blake's Akiak: A Tale from the Iditarod (Philomel, 1997).
Susan Oliver, Tampa-Hillsborough Public Library System, FL
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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Robert J. Blake was born and raised in New Jersey. As a boy he made "tons of drawings" and used up thousands of crayons. He says, "I even did a huge crayon mural on our hallway that was not artistically appreciated by my parents."

Sharing one large room with two older brothers was "total chaos," he recalls. "We had lots of animals - dogs, ducks, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, lizards, turtles, snakes, birds, fish, and even two flying squirrels. And, oh yes, a tarantula. I think my parents were afraid to come up to our room."

Mr. Blake now resides in New Jersey with his wife and son. He works in his studio, a renovated barn on his property. Mr. Blake says, "I would like to paint in every state in the United States and in every country in the world."

"I hope my books lend the reader a feeling, and emotion, a new point of view, a new way to look at something that they might not have experienced otherwise."

Robert J. Blake was born and raised in New Jersey. As a boy he made "tons of drawings" and used up thousands of crayons. He says, "I even did a huge crayon mural on our hallway that was not artistically appreciated by my parents."

Sharing one large room with two older brothers was "total chaos," he recalls. "We had lots of animals - dogs, ducks, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, lizards, turtles, snakes, birds, fish, and even two flying squirrels. And, oh yes, a tarantula. I think my parents were afraid to come up to our room."

Mr. Blake now resides in New Jersey with his wife and son. He works in his studio, a renovated barn on his property. Mr. Blake says, "I would like to paint in every state in the United States and in every country in the world."

"I hope my books lend the reader a feeling, and emotion, a new point of view, a new way to look at something that they might not have experienced otherwise."

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48 pages
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11.38 x 0.39 x 8.63 inches
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Philomel Books
Publication date

October 14, 2002
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0399233814
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978-0399233814
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Philomel Books; First Edition (October 14, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399233814
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399233814
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 620L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.38 x 0.39 x 8.63 inches

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- #88 in Children's American History of 1900s
- #111 in Children's 1900s American Historical Fiction
- #664 in Children's Dog Books (Books)

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Robert J. Blake studied at the Paier College of Art, Academie de la Grande Chaumiere Paris, and the Art Student’s League New York. Mr. Blake is the author and illustrator of many books including AKIAK, TOGO, and PAINTER AND UGLY. He is the winner of many awards including the Texas Bluebonnet, Award, the Irma S. Black Award, the Washington Children’s Choice Award, and the Young Hoosier Award.

He has lived in New Jersey, California, Australia, and France, and currently lives in Tennessee.

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Victoria Midkiff

Sepala thought Togo was his great dog, and that Balto was inferior stock

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2015

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Here, a real Hero Dog has his story told. Togo was a brave dog. He ran the Serum Run when he was 12 years old and lost a toe in the process. He was retired to Connecticut and became the ancestor of almost every AKC-registered Siberian Husky in America today. For years his taxidermied remains were at Yale University. We can't forget Balto, either. Sepala thought Togo was his great dog, and that Balto was inferior stock, so he neutered him. Ballot's trainer had faith in him, though, and when he should have passed the serum off to Sepala and Togo, he passed them by. Balto did finish the run and deliver the serum. Here is where shame comes in. Sepala was angry, and eventually sold Balto. While Togo was retired to be a stud in Connecticut, poor Balto was used as a road-side attraction. He eventually ended his life at the Cleveland Zoo, where his Taxidermied remains are kept. Togo is a real dog hero, and did not bear Balto any ill-will (as was depicted in the Spielberg animated film), but the rivalry of the humans involved caused a lot of pain for an innocent animal. Ultimately, Balto became the more famous of these two hero dogs because his statue was erected in Central Park. More people need to know about Togo because his contributions were great, and he ran more of the Serum Run as a lead dog than any other dog, over terrain so rough he lost a toe, and he was 12-years-old, which is quite elderly as far as dogs go. Togo deserved his retirement in cushy, upperclass style and his status as progenitor of almost every AKC Siberian Husky alive today.

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I read this to my 3rd grade students and they loved it. It is a great story.

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Kevin R. Seeker

Great Story. Beautiful Graphics.

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2022

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Great book. Very high quality. My son loves this story.

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InZanne

it was perfect for my granddaughter

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2021

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This was a Christmas gift for my granddaughter who is quit the animal lover. She was very excited about the book and illistrations

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If you love Balto, you have to love Togo. The story of the mushers and their dogs--especially lead dogs-- and the race to get diphtheria vaccine to stricken Nome, Alaska is always breathtaking in its heroism and sense of community and commitment. Togo may not have a statute in central park, but he should have, right beside Balto. My grand-kids love this story. And attached to its excellence is another great book on the same epic heroism: The Cruelest Miles...best non-fiction I've read in five years.

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Highly recommended

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2016

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The Husky is my favorite dog breed and this story describes their spirit and determination. I love this book and best suited for the older picture book reader. Illustrations are wonderful. It's been around a while and I have shared it often with my grands.

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Zeriah Quest

...illustrates the indomitable spirit, good read for kids!

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2013

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I bought this book after borrowing it from the library and reading it with my children. It has a great message about those unspoken heros and about commitment and focus. There's not too many truly inspiring children's books out there,
today. it seems we're always trying to entertain our kids, but this, in my view, is a drug of another kind. This book
illustrates a real hero, one that was a dog, but like some people, had an indomitable spirit.

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Bri

Great Story for Elementary Students

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2016

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I bought this and read it to my elementary students. They loved the heart wrenching story and were so engaged. It got them excited about dogs and winter and the Iditarod and Alaska. They were able to make connections and relate to certain aspects in the story. It was great.

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Bev Spurr

Well researched

Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2021

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Such a GREAT book!!! Exceptionally well written and illustrated.

Anshuman

Beautiful book for kids!

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Nice illustrations. Nice story. Expensive but worth it!

christine.graville

Good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2014

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I read it with Akiak by the same author, another lovely book about the bravery and skill of the sled dogs, beautifully illustrated and written, a true story. Another book to be kept for the grandchildrens library.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2013

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brilliant story and lovely picture of Togo so brave and such a shame he did not receive the credit he so rightly deserved

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