Victoria, a 14-year-old musher, embarks on a journey with her husky dog team to visit her neighbor when she stumbles upon a snowmobile accident involving a boy named Chris. As they try to find their way back home, they get lost in the Alaskan wilderness, facing challenges like injuries, dwindling food supplies, and harsh weather conditions. Despite the odds, Victoria showcases resilience and determination as she navigates through the wilderness to ensure the safety of herself, Chris, and her dogs. The book portrays a gripping survival story, highlighting themes of courage, teamwork, and the unforgiving nature of the Alaskan wilderness.
Terry Lynn Johnson's writing style in "Ice Dogs" is praised for its authenticity and educational value, providing readers with insights into dog sledding and survival skills. Readers appreciate the realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by the characters, especially Victoria, who emerges as a smart, capable, and compassionate protagonist in an action-packed adventure set in the wilds of Alaska.
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Victoria Secord, a fourteen-year-old Alaskan dogsled racer, loses her way on a routine outing with her dogs. With food gone and temperatures dropping, her survival and that of her dogs and the mysterious boy she meets in the woods is entirely up to her.
The author Terry Lynn Johnson is a musher herself, and her crackling writing puts readers at the reins as Victoria and Chris experience setbacks, mistakes, and small triumphs in their wilderness adventure.
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