Status
Available
Call number
Call number
PB Kim
Local notes
PB Kim
Collection
Publication
Random House Books for Young Readers (1999), Edition: 1st Printing, 112 pages
Description
Juvenile Nonfiction. Nature. Pets. Reference. HTML: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.
Subjects
Awards
Great Kids Can Read Award (Winner — 2002)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
112 p.; 5.19 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member Cottonwood.School
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
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bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life. Show Less
LibraryThing member weisser4
Quick easy read but nothing to write home about.
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Pages
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