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Title	:	Dogsong
Author	:	Gary Paulsen
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Deluxe Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 162 pages
Published	:	July 1st 1999 by Simon Pulse (first published March 28th 1985)
Categories	:	Fiction. Young Adult. Adventure. Childrens

Dogsong Paperback | Pages: 162 pages

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"In the Old Days There Were Songs" Something is bothering Russel Susskit. He hates waking up to the sound of his father's coughing, the smell of diesel oil, the noise of snow machines starting up. Only Oogruk, the shaman who owns the last team of dogs in the village, understands Russel's longing for the old ways and the songs that celebrated them. But Oogruk cannot give Russel the answers he seeks; the old man can only prepare him for what he must do alone. Driven by a strange, powerful dream of a long-ago self and by a burning desire to find his own song, Russel takes Oogruk's dogs on an epic journey of self-discovery that will change his life forever.

Mention Books In Favor Of Dogsong

Original Title:	Dogsong
ISBN:	0689827008 (ISBN13: 9780689827006)
Edition Language:	English
Setting:	Alaska(United States)
Literary Awards:	Newbery Medal Nominee (1986), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (1987)

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Ratings: 3.66 From 5579 Users | 374 Reviews

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The is a book for elementary students ~ and there are many lessons to be learned (even if they don't realize it!).It is a coming of age story addressing how and what can be learned from a simpler way of life ~ learning from the wise of the older generations. Something we can all appreciate. Understanding the cultures of others is especially important in today's world.

good i like the theme

With Gary Paulson's books, my relationship is a little strange. I either end up hating it completely or falling completely in love with it. This was one of those I fell completely in love with. The language is simple, so simple that one may mistake it as a story for children. I disagree. He weaves the words in such a way that once I shut the book I am left in a thoughtful mood, and filled with yearning. His descriptions evoke the most wonderful (or not so wonderful, depending on what it is)

"Dogsong", by Gary Paulsen, is a marvelous read. Russel Susskit, a 14 year old boy, lives in a village in Alaska. His father, hasn't been very smart with his life. He has made terrible health decisions, leaving Russel looking for answers. Russel visits the village elder, Oogruk. Oogruk is extremely wise, and asks of something from him. Russel is sent on a wild, breathtaking ride. It includes Oogruks dogs, sled dogs to be exact. And Russel must use them to travel up North to look for clues and

My oldest granddaughter, she is ten, traveled to Alaska with me this summer. Her Papa works here and we will be spending two months with him. We have a lot of time on our hands and with no T.V. or internet access at our summer home, reading has become a huge happy pastime for both of us. I read Dogsong to Iris and we both were so in love with this book. It is like reading a 170 page lyrical poem. The writing is almost rhythmic and flows in a way that makes you feel like you are floating along

This story seems pretty simple on the surface: an Eskimo boy takes five dogs and a sled and finds himself with the old ways. However, the social commentary that exists in this novel speaks out for the new generation to remember who they are and their culture. This book can be relative to other readers of multicultural backgrounds. Despite the fact that this book was set in Alaska and the protagonist was an Eskimo boy, I really felt a connection to the theme and messages of this novel. Growing up

Dogsong was a very good eye opening book from the view of the eskimo prospective.This book is about a young boy that doesn't know what to do with his life and needs help. His father tells him to go talk to an old man in the village they live in that has been around a very long time and knows a lot of things he can share with him to try and help him find what needs to happen. My favorite quote from this book is "Would you like some deer eyes now or later?" The old man said that talking to the boy