Murphy, Gold Rush Dog (Dog Chronicles)
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- Synopsis
- A girl, her mother, and their dog must find a way to survive in gold rush-era Alaska.After escaping from his brutal and merciless owner, Murphy is taken in by a young girl named Sally. She and her mother have just arrived in Nome, Alaska, intent on joining the other gold seekers and making a new life. Yet even with Murphy at their side, Sally and Mama find living in the mining town harsh and forbidding. When it seems they may have to return to San Francisco, Sally and Murphy decide to strike out on their own, hoping to find gold and make a permanent home. But dangers await them—not only blizzards and grizzly bears, but also Murphy's original owner, who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.The Dog Chronicles series features fast-paced, fascinating historical fiction about working dogs, perfect for readers who love books.
- Copyright:
- 2014
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 172 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781561458752
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781561457694
- Publisher:
- Holiday House
- Date of Addition:
- 05/02/22
- Copyrighted By:
- Alison Hart. Illustrations
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Children's Books, Animals, Literature and Fiction
- Grade Levels:
- Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
- Reading Age:
- 7–10
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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