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Balto and the Great Race (Totally True Adventures): How a Sled Dog Saved the Children of Nome Audiobook
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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
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"I read this book because when I was little I loved the cartoon film and feel in love with it then In 5th grade I read this in class and its amazing to read what they went through to save little kids I know I would try to do this but I don't thing it would go this good I love this book."
— Morgan (5 out of 5 stars)
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" I think it was awesome and sad because balto dies at the end. :( "
— NewFranklin, 9/16/2013 -
" the story of a dog and the struggles in the alaska wilderness "
— Theresa, 1/3/2013 -
" A good book for young children about the amazing race that saved children's lives. Very inspirational and enjoyable "
— Amy, 10/16/2012 -
" Excellent animal biography about an extensive race against time to save those who were dying of diptheria in Alaska. "
— Hannah, 6/20/2012 -
" My son enjoyed Balto, and it was a nice, shorter chapter book for a beginning reader. I didn't realize until I skimmed the pages that the true events in this story were the inspiration for the Ididarod sled race. Balto is a good introduction to non-fiction for newly, independent readers. "
— Angela, 6/15/2012 -
" A really fun read about the Famous Balto who led his team through the last leg of the great serum race to get serum to those sick with Diptheria in Nome through absolutely horrible storm conditions. "
— Terri, 2/19/2012 -
" This was a good read for my son and I. "
— Sandi, 11/9/2011 -
" Narrative nonfiction for early readers. Pictures make this even more accessible. "
— Megan, 4/23/2011 -
" NOOOOOO!!! <br/><br/>I don't hate a whole lot of books, but this was one that I could definitely do without.<br/><br/>I read this in 2nd grade, thinking it would be fun because I love the balto statue in Centeral Park. <br/><br/>Little did I know- worst. book. ever. "
— Julia, 4/7/2011 -
" A really fun read about the Famous Balto who led his team through the last leg of the great serum race to get serum to those sick with Diptheria in Nome through absolutely horrible storm conditions. "
— Terri, 2/15/2009 -
" Excellent animal biography about an extensive race against time to save those who were dying of diptheria in Alaska. "
— Hannah, 1/21/2009 -
" A good book for young children about the amazing race that saved children's lives. Very inspirational and enjoyable "
— Amy, 1/20/2009
About Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel is a lifetime Little House enthusiast. She is the author of many books for children, including the Lily B. series. She lives in Cold Spring, New York, with her husband and their daughter.
About the Narrators
Richard Davidson has appeared on Broadway in I Hate Hamlet, Ghetto, and The Survivor, and off-Broadway in Bedfellows and Hurrah at Last. His television and film credits include Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, and The Hurricane.
Richard M. Davidson is an actor and Earphones Award–winning narrator. Trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he is well versed in theater and has had a long-standing career in acting, including a lead role in the show Diamonds, which aired on the CBS network, and a part in ESPN’s The Hustle.