How the Husky Got Its Mask
An Alaska Tall Tale
Set in the Alaskan wilderness, How the Husky Got Its Mask is a dynamic survival legend and tall tale about how Alaska huskies earned their iconic white masks.
Sam and his husky, Sitka, live a happy life in the Alaskan wilderness, until a hard winter exhausts their store of food and pushes them to make a risky mid-winter journey through the mountain pass. When disaster strikes—avalanche—Sitka mounts a heroic effort to rescue Sam and earns herself the distinctive white face mask Alaska huskies are famous for.
Nov 04, 2025 | Price: $12.99
Details
- Paperback: 32 pages
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- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781632175724
- ISBN Hyphenated: 978-1-63217-572-4
- Dimensions: 8-1/2 x 10-7/8
- Weight: 6 ounces
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A tall tale about man’s best friend, this picture book will enchant animal lovers of all ages. Sitka and her human, Sam, live in the wilds of Alaska; though life isn’t easy, they have always helped one another make it through. When their food runs out during an especially long winter, they risk the snowy wilderness to reach a frozen mountain lake. When an avalanche buries Sam in the snow, Sitka’s heroism saves the day—and leaves a lasting impression.
—Foreword Reviews