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Set against the rugged, icy expanses of Alaska, "Ice Dogs" follows fourteen‑year‑old Vicky and her loyal sled dog team as they venture deep into the wilderness. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they discover an injured sledder, forcing the young protagonist and her pack to rely on their instincts, endurance, and unwavering bond to navigate danger and provide aid in the harsh, snowy landscape.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Terry Lynn Johnson
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