Stubborn Gal

The True Story of an Undefeated Sled Dog Racer

O'Neill Dan

"Stubborn Gal" is the true story of a sixty-mile sled dog race and a young woman determined, if not exactly qualified, to run it. A grandfather tells his granddaughter about the tenacious Sarah and her adventure with sled dogs. The older Sarah, bored and alone one winter long ago, decides to enter her first sled dog race. After a few hilariously disastrous training runs, and discouraging advice from some local mushers, the big day comes. At the end of the race, Stubborn Sarah surprises everyone, including herself. It is an inspiring story that shows that a lot of determination – and a little luck – can go a long way.

About the Author

Dan O'Neill is the author of "A Land Gone Lonesome: An Inland Voyage along the Yukon River"; "The Last Giant of Beringia: The Mystery of the Bering Land Bridge"; and "The Firecracker Boys". He lives in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Reviews

"Dan O'Neill's 'Stubborn Gal' is a terrific, true story that will surely delight both children and the adults who read it with them. The lively text delivers life lessons about independence, persistence, and grace with a light hand and good humor, and the illustrations by Klara Maisch are both beautiful and true to Alaska. Highly recommended" – Nancy Lord, former Alaska Writer Laureate

"The dogs must be in top condition... and the musher has to be TOUGH minded and COOL under pressure to just FINISH. But to WIN, well, that's the great story of 'Stubborn Gal'" – Joe Runyan, first musher to win both the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod

"'Stubborn Gal' is a charming rugged tough Alaskan girl story, complete with determination, inspiration and spirited artwork" – Seth Kantner, author of "Ordinary Wolves"

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