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Grade 3 Up?This beautiful photo essay follows 15-year-old Dusty Whittemore of Cantwell, AK, through the 1995 Jr. Iditarod Sled Dog Race?158 miles from Lake Lucille to Yentna and back. A brief history of the original Iditarod plus two maps, one of the adult race route and the larger one of the Junior Sled Dog Race, begin the essay. Unfortunately, some of this introductory information is incorrect, but the errors do not deter readers from seeing what it's like to be involved in dog mushing firsthand. Dusty is an excellent model of a young Alaskan athlete, and the text shows his concern for his dogs, his "trusted partners," and his love for the sport. A nice addition is an inside view of family life and schooling in rural Alaska. The full-color photography is outstanding, capturing the whiteness of the terrain and the hardiness of those who challenge the wilderness in this popular winter sport. This book will appeal to anyone who yearns for an armchair modern day Alaskan adventure. Plus, how many books in the 798's do you have on dog mushing??Mollie Bynum, formerly at Chester Valley Elementary School, Anchorage, AK