Paulsen brings his love and knowledge of the sport of Iditarod racing to readers in this memoir about a litter of pups destined to grow up to pull sleds across the snowy frontier--and the marvel he experiences as he watches them grow.

Paulsen brings his love and knowledge of the sport of Iditarod racing to readers in this memoir about a litter of pups destined to grow up to pull sleds across the snowy frontier--and the marvel he experiences as he watches them grow.

An experienced Iditarod racer, Gary Paulsen celebrates his lead dog and longtime companion, Cookie, in this intimate essay. Paulsen takes readers inside the kennel as Cookie's last litter of pups grow and learn to pull sleds across the snowy frontier.

*Includes an author's note. *