Puppies, Dogs and Blue Northers: Reflections on Being Raised by a Pack of Sled Dogs

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In this memoir, Minnesota author and dog musher Gary Paulsen reflects on his experiences raising and training a pack of sled dogs. The book follows the growth and development of the puppies as they learn to work together and discover the world around them. Paulsen also explores his own personal growth throughout his relationship with his canine companions, offering observations about life in the arctic environment and the bond between a musher and his dogs.

Quick Summary

Gary Paulsen draws on his own life as a dog musher to share a tender, funny story about raising a pack of sled dog puppies in the frozen North. Kids will root for the clumsy, curious puppies as they learn to pull sleds, face blizzards called "blue northers," and form an unbreakable bond with their human pack leader. If You Were a Quadrilateralr kid loves heartwarming animal stories like the dog chapters in Hatchet or adventure memoirs about surviving in the wild, they'll howl for this book. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 13 in grades 4 through 8 who crave stories about animals, nature, and growing up.