Douggie: The Playful Pup Who Became a Sled Dog Hero

by Pam Flowers, Jon Van Zyle (Illustrations)

Readers of The Playful Puppy Who Became a Sled Dog Hero  will also want to read Pam Flowers' newest book just published, MEMOIRS OF A RELUCTANT SLED DOG .   This new book describes the life of Douggie's daughter Sojo and tells the story from Sojo's perspective.Now more about Douggie's book! From the beginning one puppy was different from the rest. He was big and black, his brother and sisters small and gray. While the others lay quietly snuggled against their mother, this puppy squirmed and wiggled constantly. So begins the inspiring true story of a puppy whose boundless energy almost got the best of him. The Playful Puppy Who Became a Sled Dog Hero is Pam Flowers's tribute to the pup who seemed destined to remain the class clown. But Pam saw potential in this exuberant youngster, and Douggie's intelligence and persistence ultimately earned him the position of lead dog for a dangerous 325-mile expedition to the Magnetic North Pole. As the lead dog, Douggie lead the sled dog team on this exciting adventure traveling across the frozen sea of the far Canadian north for 18 days, surviving many challenges and returning home safely. Douggie went on to become a top lead dog and lead a subsequent trip of 2,500 miles.

Genres: Animals, Dogs, Picture Books, Childrens

34 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book about a hyperactive dog. He takes years to be trained, but he ends up leading the pack to the Magnetic North Pole. It's a good story to illustrate that we all have potential, if it is used well!

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting story

[Jeanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my least favorite of Pam Flowers' books but it is a good story about a sled dog.

[Amy A · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great children's book about a dog sled team's adventures to the magnetic north pole. It can be used to teach geography and determination. The illustrations are wonderful.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

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