Celebrate a winter miracle with the true, inspirational story of Balto in this Step 3 Step Into Reading Early Reader.
It is one of the worst storms ever - the snow has not stopped for days and it is 30 degrees below zero. But somehow Balto must get through. He is the lead dog of his sled team. And he is carrying medicine to sick children miles away in Nome, Alaska. He is their only hope. Can Balto find his way through the terrible storm? Find out in this exciting true story!
Step 3 Readers feature engaging narratives about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
WINNER
| 1989 Alaska Association of School Librarians Puffin Award
"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.
Natalie Standiford grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and graduated from Brown University, where she studied Russian language and literature. She lives in New York City and plays bass in the rock band Ruffian.
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Donald Cook is the illustrator of many children's books including the popular The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto. He lives in upstate New York.
View titles by Donald Cook
Celebrate a winter miracle with the true, inspirational story of Balto in this Step 3 Step Into Reading Early Reader.
It is one of the worst storms ever - the snow has not stopped for days and it is 30 degrees below zero. But somehow Balto must get through. He is the lead dog of his sled team. And he is carrying medicine to sick children miles away in Nome, Alaska. He is their only hope. Can Balto find his way through the terrible storm? Find out in this exciting true story!
Step 3 Readers feature engaging narratives about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
Awards
WINNER
| 1989 Alaska Association of School Librarians Puffin Award
Praise
"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.
Author
Natalie Standiford grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and graduated from Brown University, where she studied Russian language and literature. She lives in New York City and plays bass in the rock band Ruffian.
View titles by Natalie Standiford
Donald Cook is the illustrator of many children's books including the popular The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto. He lives in upstate New York.
View titles by Donald Cook
