Storm Run by Libby Riddles

I come by books to read in many different ways. Storm Run: The Story of the First Woman to Win the Iditarod Sled Dog Race was a gift to our library from my mother-in-law's summer trip to Alaska. She even had it signed by the author/first woman to win the Iditarod!

Author and sled dog racer Libby Riddles starts the story of her amazing accomplishment with her childhood, explaining her deep love and appreciation for animals, adventure, and the great outdoors. She moved to Alaska (by herself!) when she was only 16 and learned to live "bush-style," surviving on her own skills in the wilds of the state. Soon she became fascinated by sled dog racing and began acquiring and training her own team of huskies. After early success with short-distance racing, Libby set her sights on the ultimate challenge...the Iditarod, a 1,100-mile sled dog race across the Alaskan wilderness.

While Storm Run is not a story by a seasoned writer, it is a writer's amazing true story of the determination it takes to make dreams come true. Readers will appreciate the picture book format, which includes an interesting combination of drawings and photographs.

I recommend this book to upper elementary dog and/or nature lovers who enjoy reading nonfiction adventure stories and relish a lot of details.

Mrs. N.