Description
Fourteen-year-old Russel Susskit feels increasingly estranged from the modern world encroaching on his Inuit village, so he turns to Oogruk, an elder who preserves the memory of traditional ways. Guided by ancient stories and a team of sled dogs, Russel travels north into the Alaskan wilderness in search of his own song—a personal calling and connection to his ancestors. As he confronts isolation, brutal weather, hunger, and unexpected human need, he discovers the demands of responsibility, compassion, and courage. Evocative and spare, this coming-of-age novel explores cultural identity, spiritual inheritance, survival, and the enduring bond between people and animals.
Available Editions
paperback
Aladdin
Published Jan 1, 1995
192 pages
ISBN: 9780689821653
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Details
First Published
1985
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Dogsong by Gary Paulsen.