Ice Dogs
Ice Dogs
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Alaska • Contemporary
2014
YA
10-14 years
690L
Super Short Summary
Ice Dogs by Terry Lynn Johnson follows a young girl's journey in the Alaskan wilderness after a dogsledding accident. Learning survival skills, she navigates the harsh terrain with the help of her dogs, forming a deep bond with them. The story explores themes of resilience and the connection between humans and nature.
Adventurous
Suspenseful
Challenging
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
2,885 ratings
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Review Roundup
Ice Dogs by Terry Lynn Johnson is lauded for its vivid depiction of the Alaskan wilderness and authentic portrayal of dog sledding. Readers appreciate the fast-paced adventure and strong character development. However, some critiques highlight predictable plot elements and sparse background detail. Overall, it's an engaging read for young adults interested in survival tales.
Who Should Read Ice Dogs?
A reader who enjoys Ice Dogs by Terry Lynn Johnson would be interested in adventure and survival stories with strong, resourceful protagonists. Fans of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet or Jean Craighead George's My Side of the Mountain would appreciate the wilderness challenges and emotional growth depicted in the novel.
2,885 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
279
Novel • Fiction
Alaska • Contemporary
2014
YA
10-14 years
690L
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