Silver, paperback/gloria whelan

Deep in the Alaskan wilds, 9-year-old Rachel dreams of owning and racing asled dog one day.

When her father, who breeds and races huskies, gives her therunt of the litter, Rachel names the puppy Silver and sets out to prove hes achampion.

The writing is smooth at a low reading level.

Effectively plannedappeal for transitional readers.

-- Bulletin, Center for Childrens Books.