Balto and the Great Race (Totally True Adventures): How a Sled Dog Saved the Children of Nome
By Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Read by Richard M. Davidson
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ISBN: 9780307582959
Balto has a quiet life as a sled dog—until tragedy strikes. Dozens of children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without antitoxin serum, they will perish—and the closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the serum to Nome is by sled, but can the dogs deliver it in time? Heading bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life. A Kansas City Children’s Book Award for Grades 1–3
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Summary
Summary
Balto has a quiet life as a sled dog—until tragedy strikes. Dozens of children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without antitoxin serum, they will perish—and the closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the serum to Nome is by sled, but can the dogs deliver it in time? Heading bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life.A Kansas City Children’s Book Award for Grades 1–3
Author
Author Bio: Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel is a lifetime Little House enthusiast. She is the author of many books for children, including the Lily B. series. She lives in Cold Spring, New York, with her husband and their daughter.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Nonfiction |
| Runtime: | 1.15 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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