Dogteam

by Gary Paulsen

Illustrated by Ruth Wright Paulsen

1993
Age ranges: Grades K-2
Genre(s): poetry, illustrated

Story summary: The author uses lyrical, poetic language to describe the feeling of a night run he takes with his sled dogs.

My reaction:  This book is beautiful, powerful and a good introduction to using poetic language to share feelings.  Students will be able to see the power of language.
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