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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Phoenix; New edition edition (Nov 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0575400080
  • ISBN-13: 978-0575400085
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 236,843 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Gary Paulsen was in his forties, an internationally famous children's writer. Then he was overtaken by his passion - a passion for Alaskan dog-racing and a passion for the wild, beautiful landscape of the Arctic. Winterdance is the story of this passion. It is a powerful, almost unbelievable adventure, told with humour, pathos, vitality and excitement. Beautiful, funny and laconic, it is a book about men and dogs and their souls. 'An unputdownable celebration of the human spirit' Sunday Express
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely fantastic, 12 Jan 2002
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I could not put this book down, i actually picked it up my mistake and had no interest in dog racing, alaska or anything similar, but one night with nothing to read, I started it and I ended it up finishing it the same night because I just could not put it down. Gary's remarkable spirit and determination are well voiced within his writing, the book centres around a dog race in alaska, and his relationship with his animals (not always man's best friend judging from some of his accounts) are hilarious, sad and the writing is so good you can almost imagine yourself at the scene. What can I say, I want more please !!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Winterdance, 18 April 2006
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I read this book after taking part in a week long dog sled to raise money for Battersea Dog and Cats home in the Arctic. Not only did it bring back some fantastic memories, but the book had me both laughing out loud and crying.
The images that Paulsen creates through his writing put you right there with him and the "challenges" he faced.
I have recommended this book to a number of people, who have all raved about it as much as I did.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, touching, amazing!, 24 Mar 2003
I loved this book! I deliberately sought out a book about dog sledding as I had just been on my first husky sledding trip, and I wanted to re-live my experiences. I was not disappointed! Paulsen's tale of being a novice dog sledder training for and then running the Alaskan Iditarod was in turns hilarious, touching, heartbreaking and amazing. He combines rich descriptions of the beautiful Alaskan wilderness with hilarious accounts of his ups and downs training a team of dogs. I am honestly surprised he survived to write this book, though I'm glad he did - I couldn't put it down. I laughed, I cried, and when I finished I wanted to start it all over again. Buy it for yourself, and then lend it to your friends. You won't be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Tale!
This book was recommended to me by a friend, who said it was the best book he had read. I can only agree with him, it is a rip roaring adventure about perhaps the most epic race... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2006 by S. Watkins

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally amazing
Just buy it and read it. A friend of mine gave it to me and I have passed it on to so many. This is without doubt the funniest and most exciting read I have had in years. Read more
Published on 5 Jul 2005 by Mr. Paul Keely

5.0 out of 5 stars Keep on dancing Mr Paulsen
This book is truly wonderful. A friend lent it to me recently whilst I was in the middle of reading another book and I couldn't resist flicking through this one. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
Whether or not you are interested in dog sledding you cannot fail to be inspired by this book. Following a dramatic start, the down to earth but lively narrative will quickly lead... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2003 by S. Garner

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing insight into unknown race
I had never heard of the Iditarod before I read this book. Don't know why I picked it up, but I did and am really glad! Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2001 by beverley.spinner@blueyonder.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book.
This book made me think "sod the degree, I am going to lead the sort of life I want to lead". Life is too short, it really is.
Published on 11 Mar 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Yeehah!
This is a really excellent book even if you have no interest in dog-sledding or extreme Alaskan conditions. It is very funny and well written. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2001 by S. H. Hawkins

5.0 out of 5 stars more interesting than you might think
I do'nt like dogs much and I'm not very keen on snow but I found this book utterly fascinating. Racing a dog team across Alaska in outlandish weather condition across all terrains... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2000 by nigelbull_2

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Adventure
I bought this book recently while on an Alaskan cruise and couldn't put it down. It was funny, serious and exciting. I highly recommend it.
Published on 4 Dec 1999 by sstevens@netidea.com

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