Black Star, Bright Dawn

by Scott O'Dell

Book Overview

In this redesigned edition of Scott O'Dell's classic novel, a young Eskimo girl encounters frightening obstacles when she takes her father's place in the Iditarod, the annual 1,172-mile dogsled race in Alaska.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0547053193
• ISBN13: 9780547053196
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7

Customer Reviews

Black Star, Bright Dawn and Scott O'Dell

Bright Dawn is a teenage Eskimo girl who loves dog sledding. One day when her father was preparing to race in the Iditarod, a 1,200 mile race, he got so injured that he couldn't race. Of course while Bright Dawn was sorry that her father was hurt, she was ecstatic that she would be taking his place. She comes across many dangers such as the bull moose, a vicious moose that attacks the human and the dogs on the team. Bright Dawn also makes some friends including Oteg, an experienced racer, and a girl that she saves who later ends up quitting. At the end of the race neither Bright Dawn nor her dogs were tired of running. With Black Star, Bright Dawn's favorite dog, in the lead, they set off for home. This book flows very well. Every sentence ties in to the next and every paragraph ties in with the next Scott O'Dell, like he often does, has a girl main character, natives that play important roles, and exciting adventures. This book is mainly about action and changes. His writing can put on a "film" in your mind of what's happening in the story. If you have not yet read this book, than you should. I would recommend it to the children 8-12. It's a great story for animal lovers and adventurous ones. Adults might appreciate the story but it is clearly meant for the younger generation.

A VERY GOOD BOOK!

I read this for a seventh grade advanced class. I like this book, because you never know what is going to happen next in it. I thought for sure i knew what was going to go on, and the exact opposite happened! I also like the way that Scott O'dell made this book. All of the characters are formed well and you knew exactly what he was talking about. It has a lot of adventure in it, that is one of the many good things about this book. For anyone who likes adventure stories I think this would be a good book for them to read. I really enjoyed it. In some parts of the book I really felt sorry for Bright Dawn, but a lot of the other parts were happy. I loved reading about Bright Dawn, Black Star and all of the others going out on their adventures. The suspence, the adventures, the real life situations, and much more is what kept me in it. If you read it I am sure you will agree with me too.

Adventure through the Iditarod!

This is a good book for 5th boys and girls. It is mostly about a girl who runs into a lot of danger along the way. That's what makes it a good book. If you choose to read this book I hope you have fun reading.

A thrilling, touching adventure

Scott O'Dell once again creates a stirring novel about ateenager set out on one of the most dangerous races ever. Her fatheris injured while training, so she takes his place. From then on, it is a race for not only 1st place but for her life. She puts her life completely into the hands of her dogs. You come to realize how much she needs them, and if one of them dies, it is as bad as her dying. It makes you wonder at the danger people will put themselves in, and selfishness and courage, and most of all, loyalty and trust. After I read it, I could think of nothing else. It is one of the most inspirering books that I have ever read.

A touching adventure story.

I personally like this book because I am interested in the Iditarod. This book is about a brave young girl who risks her life on the trail.