96 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during h...
Community Reviews Summary of 658 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
sad 50%
inspiring 35%
hopeful 21%
tense 21%
challenging 14%
dark 7%
mysterious 7%
reflective 7%
Pace
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 18% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Animal deathModerate
Animal cruelty, Mental illness, Injury/injury detailMinor
Death of parent96 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during h...
Community Reviews Summary of 658 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
sad 50%
inspiring 35%
hopeful 21%
tense 21%
challenging 14%
dark 7%
mysterious 7%
reflective 7%
Pace
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 18% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal deathModerate
Animal cruelty, Mental illness, Injury/injury detailMinor
Death of parent