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K-3
Illustrated by
Shannon Cartwright.
This is a fascinating firsthand account of the author's victory at the 1985 Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Blizzards, sub-zero temperatures, and icy terrain are just some of the conflicts detailed. While the challenge of the thousand-mile Alaskan race is intense, so is this musher's love and admiration for her team of dogs. Pastel-toned illustrations alternate with Riddles's sometimes blurry personal photos.