Balto and the Great Race (Stepping Stones: A Chapter Book: True Stories)

Balto and the Great Race (Stepping Stones: A Chapter Book: True Stories)

By Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

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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
Publisher: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
ISBN-13: 9780618062300
ISBN-10: 0618062300
Published on 9/11/2000
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 112

Book Reviews (16)

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Millie S. Millie S.

The book was Ok. I think it needs a little more exciting words. But i would recomend this for someone who loves snow, ice, huskies, and action. My teacher read this to me and my classmates. But the book is amazing of what the true story is. Balto is a true hero!

Reese b Reese b

i think this book is ok i am not a fan of it i think it could be more interesting an i like that bolto has a sighn in new york

Caden Caden

l like it so much the sad part is when Balto died.But I still like it.

RileyH RileyH

The best part of this book is when the big relayrace comes. It will inspier you to read other books. I read It In 3rd grade. If you like huskeys you would like this book.

sydney sydney

i think this is a grate book for kids all ages but i think wean balto dies that might be sad for little ones but my fav part is ware all peppol wear saved and the dogs weant back home but my least fav part is wean balto dies . if you are starting this book have fun reading!!!!!!

My teacher is reading it to the class and so far I heard about this dieseas called Diptherea and it looks like only kids can get this. Or mostly kids get it. But I hope that if someday i go to Nome Alaska i dont want to get THAT sick