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Woodsong

Woodsong

AnimalsBiography & Memoir
Pages
144
Published
1990
Language
English

Synopsis

Gary Paulsen's "Woodsong" invites readers into the rugged wilderness of northern Minnesota, where life is dictated by the rhythms of nature and the loyalty of sled dogs. This memoir recounts the author's experiences with wolves, deer, and the demanding world of dogsledding, including his firsthand account of the challenging Iditarod race across Alaska. It's a story of survival and connection in the wild.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousReflectiveInspiringAtmospheric
Survival

Genres

Animals Biography & Memoir Nature Biography Drama Young Adult Adventure

About the author

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Gary Paulsen

Gary James Paulsen (May 17, 1939 – October 13, 2021) was an American writer of children's and young adult fiction, best known for coming of age stories about the wilderness. He was the author of more than 200 books and wrote more than 200 magazine articles and short stories, and several plays, all primarily for teenagers. He won the Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 1997 for his lifetime contribution in writing for teens.[ Source: [Gary Paulsen](https://en.wi...