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A Race Against Time

Little Willy's grandfather is sick, and it's up to Willy to save their farm from tax collectors. Their only hope is the prize money from the National Dogsled Race. But a lot of other people want to win the race, too, including Stone Fox, who has never lost a race in his life.

Do Willy and his dog Searchlight stand a chance against the toughest racers around? Can they win the race to save the farm -- and Grandfather -- before it's too late?

Average Customer Rating:

A Favorite as a Child, Revisited as an Adult

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I first read this book in grade school with the help of my mom. I remember it fondly as a heroic tale with a sad ending. I remember the illustrations vividly. I walked past this book at the book store recently and was thrilled to see it and remember how much I had enjoyed it. I read it that night. In all honestly, I was greatly disappointed. I found the story dull, and the ending extrememly saddening. I cried and cried, but mostly I was upset that the story didn't warrant such a heart tug at the end. And I found myself resentful of the grandfather. Maybe this book is great if you are 6, but not 26. The illustrations are still outstanding.

Stone Fox

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Willy and his grandfather live on a farm. Willy's grandfather is sick and is about to lose the farm because he can't pay the taxes. Willy meets an Indian called Stone Fox. Stone Fox races every year in the dog-sled races held near the farm. Stone fox never loses the race Willy enters the race to hopefully win the [..] prize. Near the end of the race, a surprising turn of events happens. But I'm not going to tell you. You'll have to read the book yourself

Excellent	Customer Rating:
I received my book within 24 hours of ordering and it was in excellent condition. I would definately purchase again from Amazon.com.

Upset child	Customer Rating:
This story is very obviously wonderfully written and very touching. However, I am horrified that the dog dies in the end. My daughter is 9 and LOVES animals and she was devastated. I just had to remind her that it was just a story. It was on her summer reading list and I am going to suggest that they change it for next year.

A Beautiful story

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This book may be short, but it ends on such a great note (sad, but great!) The main character is developed beautiful and as a reader we can understand him completely and we can feel his pain, worry, and frustration. The grandfather is shown with two side, one side not being that pretty. However much the story is about Willy and his grandfather, it is more just about Willy and his dog, and it is this relationship that makes the book what it is, beautiful. I would recommend this to anyone, adult and child alike.