Rivers: Through the Eyes of a Blind Dog: Through the Eyes of a Blind Sled Dog

Rivers #2

by Mike Dillingham

The adventures continue for Rivers, the blind Alaska racing sled dog, his buddies, and their human companion Mike. Racing across the trails of Alaska, the team finds a lost child in a blizzard and helps a foster child find his forever home, while searching for their destiny on the snowy trails. A tale from the trail of friendship, loyalty, and devotion. The magic continues as the story may touch your own life's experiences. Rivers, Through the Eyes of a Bind Dog, has something for everyone, child, adult, and of course, dog lover. From Alaska, where else?

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2003

About the author

Mike Dillingham was born in a blinding snowstorm in New York City. Mike's mom went into labor while Mike's dad, a New York City Police Officer, was on duty. The fire that night in the first floor restaurant of the 6-story building where they lived only added ambience to the event of Mike's birth, while serving as an omen of the adventures to come. So how did a New York City kid, born in blizzard end up in Alaska? Well, besides the dogs, the beauty, tranquility, and privacy of Alaska were natural magnets for Mike after retiring from the Air Force. Mike's current job allowed him to travel all over Alaska and he wrote parts of his books, in places like Juneau, Ketchikan, Bethel, Naknek, Fairbanks, Palmer, Wasilla and Anchorage. When asked why he wrote these books, Mike replied, "For Rivers, for the dogs, and especially for the kids." Book 3, Rivers, Unknown Trails is tentatively scheduled for publishing in September 2008. Please visit Rivers' "On-Line Doghouse" at http://home.gci.net/~sleddog and his blog at www.riversbooks.blogspot.com

Picture courtesy of Donna Quante, Husky Productions, Willow, Alaska"

Reviews

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an exceptional book, especially for young people with disadvantages. It teaches empathy which is sorely declining. It also lets the truth be known that no matter the odds we CAN do it!
Please pass it forward by donating this and any other such books to a library or school, especially one in less fortunate area.
Be a hero in everyday life!

[Rebecca A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second book about a blind Alaskan sled dog, his pack, and his people. This middle grade book is enjoyable, and perfect for both boys and girls.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the book but didn't want it to end.