it is a great story about a young Init Indian boy who goes with two men of the village who he admires the most, his father and uncle. He loves and admires them both. It is a story of danger and adventure. Full of danger and heroic animals and terrifing blizzards which they overcome. Anyone who reads this children book,will enjoy it over and over. It has courage. and adventure and danger. You will love the bravery of the sled dogs as they find their way through the winter elements. i give this book two thumbs up it of family love courage and survival for their village.