Ellie's Long Walk - The True Story of Two Friends on the Appalachian Trail

The true story of Ellie, a formerly abandoned puppy, and her new owner as they hike the 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail and ford rivers, scale rugged cliffs, and survive howling storms. It is a charming story of friendship and teamwork that teaches lessons about courage, determination, trust, and love.

When Pam met Ellie, she was sure she had found a new friend. But Pam wanted more than just a friend; she wanted a companion to hike the world-famous Appalachian Trail. Does Ellie have what it takes to make this journey? Find out how these two friends keep each other going and if Ellie really is ready for the Appalachian Trail.

About the author

Pam Flowers and her team ran the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, mushed to the Magnetic North Pole, and made a 2,500-mile trans-arctic expedition. Her account of that journey is chronicled in Alone Across the Arctic, and she is also the coauthor of the children¿s book Big-Enough Anna: The Little Sled Dog Who Braved the Arctic and Douggie: The Playful Pup Who Became a Sled Dog Hero. Pam shares her amazing inspirational stories in classrooms and auditoriums all over North America. She lives in Talkeetna, Alaska.

Product details

• Authors: Bill Farnsworth, Pam Flowers
• Assisted by: Bill Farnsworth (Illustration)
• Publisher: Westwinds Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.03.2012
• EAN: 9780882408859
• ISBN: 978-0-88240-885-9
• No. of pages: 34
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 254 mm x 3 mm
• Weight: 134 g
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment