Dogsled Dreams
Now available as an ebook!
Selected as a Recommended Read
by the Iditarod Education Department
Twelve-year old Rebecca dreams of becoming a famous sled dog racer.
She's an inventive but self-doubting musher who tackles blizzards, wild animals, puppy training, and flying poo missiles. All of her challenges though, seem easier than living up to the dogs' trust in her abilities.
Rebecca runs her huskies along the crisp trails near Thunder Bay, Ontario, where northern lights flare and dangerous beavers lurk.
Through the bond she shares with the dogs, Rebecca learns that hard work, dedication and living in the moment bring their own rewards.
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Read Praise
"Any teacher using Gary Paulsen's Woodsong would want Terry Johnson's Dogsled Dreams as a part of their classroom library and to use as an instructional piece while integrating dog mushing into classroom lessons."
—Iditarod Education Director, Diane Johnson
"Dogsled Dreams is an inspirational story about a girl learning the rewards of persistence, hard work and bravery. Rebecca's experiences are applicable to any young girl ready to emerge from the security of childhood to the freedom of adolescence. Dogsled Dreams is a captivating and exciting debut novel and introduction to dogsledding."
—Superior Outdoors Magazine
"What a fun, fast paced, action packed story! I loved getting a picture of the beautiful northern night sky... Dogsled Dreams is a wonderful, engaging adventure that I highly recommend picking up!"
—Mundie Moms (Read the full review)
"A warm, coming-of-age story about hopes and dreams, but most of all, finding the true meaning of family and friends, whether they have two legs or four!"
—Darcy Johns, Youth Services Librarian, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia
Tail Wags from the Mail Bag
What kids are saying about Dogsled Dreams ...
Dear Ms. Johnson,
I thought your book was interesting, EXTREMELY funny and sometimes surprising. My favourite part is when Rebecca and her dad brought the puppies to the school. Do you actually have a dog named Apollo?
Your #1 fan, Emma, Grade 5
Dear Ms. Johnson,
I loved your book Dogsled Dreams. The dogs love running and stuff like that. I would love to try dogsledding. It sounds fun. I'm just like Rebeca. I do those things and say those words!
Sincerely, Britney
Dear Ms. Johnson,
I loved your book Dogsled Dreams sooooo much...I am going to read all your books. My favourite dog is Doppler it is also Rebecca's favourite dog. The book is so funny....I think you write awesome books and I can't wait to read them all.
Sincerely, Yash, Grade 5
