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Baldy Of Nome

Baldy Of Nome

Darling, Esther Birdsall

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesPets: DogsZoology

ISBN10: 1162654465
ISBN13: 9781162654461
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.28 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Baldy of Nome is a heartwarming children's book written by Esther Birdsall Darling. The story follows the adventures of a lovable sled dog named Baldy, who lives in the town of Nome, Alaska. Baldy is a special dog, not only because of his unique appearance (he is bald except for a tuft of fur on his head), but also because of his kind and loyal personality.The book begins with Baldy being adopted by a young boy named Billy, who quickly falls in love with the dog's friendly nature. Together, Billy and Baldy embark on a series of exciting adventures, including sled races and hunting trips. Along the way, they encounter a variety of interesting characters, including other sled dogs, wild animals, and even a friendly bear named Teddy.Despite his unusual appearance, Baldy quickly becomes a beloved member of the community, known for his bravery and loyalty. When a dangerous blizzard threatens the town, Baldy proves himself to be a true hero, leading a team of sled dogs to safety and saving the lives of many residents.Baldy of Nome is a heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and perseverance. With charming illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book is sure to delight children and adults alike.At all events, Tom had resented the entrance of the Eskimo, Wolf, into the Kennel; and never failed, when Scotty was not about, to manifest an enmity that would have told a civilized dog not to attempt any liberties with him. But Wolf was only an ignorant puppy, taken from a native igloo, where all of the dogs and all of the family lived in happy harmony; and so, one day when he was particularly joyous, he nipped, in a spirit of mischief, the end of Tom's wagging stump of a tail. Tom wheeled instantly, his hair bristling and his jaws apart, but the timely arrival of Matt made further demonstration impossible; and Tom's instinctive dislike for Wolf grew into an obsession after that direct and personal insult.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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