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McCarthy, Meghan

The Incredible Life of Balto

32 pp. | Knopf | August, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-0-375-84460-7 $16.99 | Library ISBN 978-0-375-94460-4 $19.99
(3) K-3 McCarthy recounts the engaging tale of Balto, the sled dog that led a team carrying lifesaving medication from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. The text delves into Balto's later life, which included starring in a movie, performing on vaudeville, and retiring to the Brookside Zoo in Cleveland, Ohio. McCarthy's recognizable illustrations, starring big-eyed, big-hearted characters, enhance the journey. Bib.
Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

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