Gary Paulsen

A teenage girl and an old Indian are brought together by the same haunting dream.

Tag pointed his flashlight into the hole and peered inside. It was impossible. The inside was hollow, like an underwater cave. Something shiny lay near the opening and reflected the beam from his light. He reached inside and pulled it out.
 
A pewter spoon.
 
If he could have made a sound, he would have screamed with joy. He tucked the spoon in his vest pocket and reached into the hole again.
 
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Minnesota author and dog musher Gary Paulsen reflects on the growth of his sled dogs as he and his animals discover the world around them.

A summer adventure you'll never forget, from a beloved Newbery Honor winning author!
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