Kiana's Iditarod

by Shelley Gill, Shannon Cartwright (Illustrator)

Overview

Kiana is no ordinary dog. Born and bred to race, she leads her team of huskies on a journey unlike any other. The Iditarod - known traditionally as Alaska's 'Last Great Race' - spans 1,049 icy miles from Anchorage to Nome. From the treacherous terrain to the bitter, blowing winds, the trail is full of obstacles Kiana and her team must overcome in order to reach the finish line. Along the way, they encounter packs of wild wolves, a mighty moose, and other dog-sled teams fighting for first place. Can Kiana summon the strength of her team and lead them to victory? Author Shelley Gill brings her firsthand experience as the fifth woman to complete the Iditarod race to this crackling adventure story, while Shannon Cartwright's vibrant color illustrations bring Kiana and her team's extraordinary efforts to life for young readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570615894
Publisher:	Sasquatch Books
Publication date:	02/01/2009
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	430,118
Product dimensions:	8.46(w) x 10.76(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Shelley Gill’s previous books include The Alaska Mother Goose, Alaska’s Three Bears, and Count Alaska’s Colors. She lives in Homer, AK. Shannon Cartwright’s illustrations have appeared in numerous books, including several by Shelley Gill. She lives in Ta

Editorial Reviews

Magical…[an] inspirational book that will teach children about Alaska’s ‘Last Great Race.’”
–Outnumbered 3 to 1 blog

From the Publisher

"The Iditarod, a race that's run / a thousand miles to Nome. / A husky named Kiana / who made the trail her home. / A man, a team, Alaska bred. / Adventure was their creed. / They would struggle 'til / the bitter end / to claim this mighty deed." This children's picture book spans 1,049 icy miles but never loses sight of an extraordinary canine. Author Shelley Gill knows her subject firsthand; she was only the fifth woman in history to complete the grueling Iditarod.