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Woodsong

By: Gary Paulsen
Narrated by: Gary Paulsen
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Publisher's summary

The award-winning creator of popular survival stories turns his attention to his own real life adventures in Minnesota and Alaska as he prepares for the grueling Iditarod sled dog race.
©2007 Gary Paulsen (P)2009 Listening Library

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Turn off the music!

I enjoyed the story but having music in the background during the reading was annoying.

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Great story for animal lovers!

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This is a great story about animals and the relationship that can exist between humans and animals.

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Why I like this book

Because it's a book from Gary paulsen and I think he is a great writer who has written my favorite books

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Haunted me for years

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I heard this book over 15 years ago. It made me want to go to Alaska. I finally went this year. So, yes.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Cookie, she is the sled dog this book is dedicated to

What about Gary Paulsen’s performance did you like?

He has this really droll, deadpan narration that draws you in.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

An idiot and his dogs. Also, carnivorous squirrel.

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I first heard this audiobook on cassette at a local library. Checked it out several times. Got the audible version and was transported back. So haunting, mysterious, funny, down-to-earth. I've listened to it more than 8 times, and it makes me cry every time.

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Woodsong

Being an outdoors enthusiast I thoroughly enjoyed the mushers story. The outdoor descriptions left lasting memories in my mind.

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Great book loved the story

Loved it great book I am trying to read more and I will be reading more Garry Paulsen bookes

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Love all Gary Paulson

Add it to the list. Another intriguing compilation of short-story, true life experiences...some shocking, some funny. Good to hear him read it himself.

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My favorite storyteller

I like to go back and read this from time to time. The audible version is even better, hearing it in Gary Paulsens own voice.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ loved it

loved it I love this writer story s what a amazing life he has lived

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Missing content

The book is missing the last four chapters. This was not helpful at all. The voice was fine. I’m glad this one was free.

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