March 1st 2020 Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2021. Well, this is what you won't do: panic. by A & a Johnston Publishers. Trust, loyalty, and respect - all things people and dogs must earn - are central themes in Togo and Leonhard's story, and are beautifully woven into this true page-turner by a woman who knows dogs and how it feels to be in many of the situations she describes in this historically accurate tale for young readers. The writing is engaging and interesting, the true experiences are exciting! Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Please try your request again later. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. On top of that, this book is very nice quality, with pages that are of a thicker paper than an average paperback. Please try again. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Despite covering the most distance of any lead dogs on the run, over some of the most dangerous parts of the trail, his role was left out of contemporary news of the event at the time, in favor of the last lead dog in the relay, Balto. When he was just eight months old, Togo made Leonhard's. While many details of the great Serum Run of 1925 have faded into history, the names of two famous Alaska dogs, Togo and Balto, have spanned the decades. Alaska is the best kept secret around. Photographs add to the story and give it an old-time feel. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. $13.34. . Togo wasn't meant to be a sled dog. He didn't die. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Born: Estimated to be 1913, according to many reliable quotes, including from Leonhard Seppala himself, which place his age… has been added to your Cart. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53376527-togo-and-leonhard The author's bio is amazing! Leonhard Seppala and his sled dog team led by Togo spent three days traveling 170 miles from Nome to Shaktoolik to pick up the diphtheria serum on January 31, 1925. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. At six months of age, Seppala sent him away to a different owner to be a house pet. Togo And Leonhard. Under the employ of the Pioneer Mining Company, Seppala began making a name for himself as one of the strongest mushers in Nome. Free shipping Free shipping Free shipping. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Unable to add item to List. The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic, Leonhard Seppala: The Siberian Sled Dog and the Golden Age of Sleddog Racing 1908-1941. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. As Gary Paulson has done with fiction in Hatchet, Wood Song and Winter Dance, the author has done with Historical Non-fiction. I found the information about Togo… Their owner, Norwegian-born Leonhard Seppala, came to Nome during the height of its gold rush on June 14, 1900. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 In 2019, Disney released a movie called “Togo,” a historical drama about a sled dog named Togo and musher Leonhard Seppala. Please try again. A must-read for mushers, animal lovers, adventure lovers, and history-biography lovers. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Leonhard Sepalla and his lead dog Togo, where two of the most heroic figures in during the Great Serum Run of 1925. Togo and Leonhard by Pam Flowers is written in an easy-to-read narrative that focuses on the relationship and amazing experiences between Leonhard Seppala and his lead sled dog, Togo. Be the first to ask a question about Togo and Leonhard. In December 2019, Disney+ released Togo, a feature-length film starring Willem Dafoe as Leonhard Seppala.The movie focuses on Seppala and his team of dogs, namely his lead dog Togo, as they traverse the rough tundra to deliver diphtheria serum to the frontier. The Norwegian-born Seppala first arrived in Alaska in 1900, when most sled dogs were burly Alaskan Malamutes or mixed breeds. Named after Heihachiro Togo, a Japanese Admiral who fought in the war between Russia and Japan (1904-5) as well as other conflicts. One of these items ships sooner than the other. Leonhard Seppala was an experienced musher by the time he was chosen to lead the desperate serum run. Many of the Balto and Togo stories and movies that are out there are a bit jazzed up – based on the true story but not entirely factual. "Goodnight, old friend," Togo said softly. My dogs and I have sledded over many of the same trails as Leonhard Seppala, been trapped for days in powerful blizzards hundreds of miles from home, and learned to depend entirely on ourselves. When a tiny, sickly puppy named Togo was born in Leonhard's … This is a book that can bring reluctant readers to reading. My 10 year old daughter was excited to learn more about Togo after viewing the Disney movie of the same name. Leonhard Seppala came to Alaska in 1900. ... Winnie's forebear Togo in 1927 with Leonhard … The font is large and easy to read. He learned to run a dog team and within two years had become an expert dog musher. The movie tells the story of how, during an outbreak of diphtheria in 1925, they delivered lifesaving medicine to the remote town of Nome, Alaska. He was too feisty and independent to make a good team member, let alone a leader. He learned to run a dog team and within two years had become an expert dog musher. This book is perfect for her age and interest. LEONHARD SEPPALA'S FIRST GREAT LEADER 'SCOTTY' was no cookie-cutter Innisfree show-dog! Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. “Togo was an exceptional dog and Leonhard Seppala was an exceptional musher,” said Jonathan Hayes, musher, at Poland Spring Kennels. When engaging young readers, few stories are more effective than a true action-adventure about a dog and a man who together face many challenges including understanding each other. I will recommend this to teachers every chance I get. This Anchorage Alaska Museum photograph was taken after this … This is the inspiring true story of Leonhard Seppala and his lead dog, Togo. In 1925 a deadly diphtheria epidemic threatened Nome, Alaska. The history of a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska and the sled dog relay that delivered the life-saving serum is simply told, though the love of dogs and the life of a musher is thoroughly shared. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A community is coming together to honor a true and important hero in history. Togo and Leonhard tells the true story of a famous sled dog and his owner, Leonhard Seppala. Photos by Bettmann via Getty Images and Disney. In 1925 a deadly diphtheria epidemic threatened Nome, Alaska. When a tiny, sickly puppy named. Leonhard "Sepp" Seppala /ˈlɛnərd ˈsɛpələ/ was a Norwegian sled dog breeder, trainer and musher who with his dogs played a pivotal role in the 1925 serum run to Nome, and participated in the 1932 Winter Olympics. When a deadly epidemic strikes […] Seppala introduced the work dogs used by Native Siberians at the time to the American public; the breed came to be known as the Siberian Husky in the English-speaking world. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Leonhard Seppala with his dog Togo and Willem Dafoe in Togo. She wants to write a school paper about Togo and Seppala. TOGO is a heartwarming adventure about Leonhard Seppala and his lead sled dog, Togo, two of the unsung heroes of the 1925 legendary dog sled serum relay from Nenana to Nome, Alaska. Free shipping Free shipping Free shipping. Welcome back. Togo is a 2019 American drama adventure film directed by Ericson Core and produced by Walt Disney Pictures.The film centers on Leonhard Seppala and his titular sled dog in the 1925 serum run to Nome to transport diphtheria antitoxin serum through harsh conditions during an epidemic of diphtheria.. Seppala groaned and turned in his sleep, and then continued snoring away. What will you do when it's your turn to pick your book club's next read? Togo (October 17, 1913 – December 5, 1929) was the lead sled dog of Leonhard Seppala and his dog sled team in the 1925 serum run to Nome across central and northern Alaska. Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2020. Photo illustration by Slate. He didn't die. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. His dog Togo would earn his place in the history books and a place at the Yales Peabody Institute. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). The genetics of the dog and his skills did the rest. Leonhard Seppala was known for his excellent care of his sled dogs and, to honor him, the veterinarians who monitor the race give out The Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award to the musher who is recognized for giving their dogs the most outstanding care during the race. Excellent job! Not only did he own Balto, but many other sled dogs, including his favorite lead dog, Togo. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. When a 1925 diphtheria epidemic rampages through the isolated village of Nome, Alaska, Leonhard takes his team, led by Togo on an incredible test of strength, endurance, and courage to relay the needed serum from hundreds of miles away. Togo and Leonhard by Pam Flowers is written in an easy-to-read narrative that focuses on the relationship and amazing experiences between Leonhard Seppala and his lead sled … Think what this can do for a kid who doesn't know s/he likes history. Courage and Grace (A Jewish Family's Holocaust True Survival Story During WW2 (Worl... Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom - The Escape of William and Ellen Craft from S... Our Forgotten Year: A novel of love and hope in Italy during the Second World War, Someone To Look Up To: a dog's search for love and understanding, Merchants of Virtue (The Huguenot Connection trilogy), --- Kirkus Reviews (Ordinary Dogs, Extraordinary Friendships). As a sourdough myself, this book really speaks to my heart. To see what your friends thought of this book. ---Terri Hanke 2006 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail. I know what it's like to fall through the ice and look back on that event and know I owe my life to a dog. Leonhard Seppala came to Alaska in 1900 where he learned to run a dog team and within two years had become an expert dog musher. When a tiny, sickly puppy named Togo was born in Leonhard's kennel, no one expected the puppy to live. Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020. Leonhard Seppala came to Alaska in 1900. The story of Togo (named after a Japanese admiral), the agouti-furred offspring of Norwegian musher Leonhard Seppala’s former dog sled leader, Suggen, was that he was thought unfit to be assigned to work and didn’t have the potential for a proper sled dog. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! FORT KENT, Maine — In 2019, Disney released a movie called “Togo,” a historical drama about a sled dog named Togo and musher Leonhard Seppala. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. The true story behind Togo reveals that the temperature was approximately −30 °F with gale force winds making it feel like −85 °F. Quick read but tells the beautiful relationship between Sepp and Togo. Life-saving serum was hundreds of miles away and the only sure way to get the serum to Nome was to relay it across Alaska using 20 dog teams. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. “Togo” is the untold true story set in the winter of 1925 that takes you across the treacherous terrain of the Alaskan tundra for an exhilarating and uplifting adventure that will test the strength, courage and determination of one man, Leonhard Seppala, and his lead sled dog, Togo. We’d love your help. Life-saving serum was hundreds of miles away. This is the inspiring true story of Leonhard Seppala and his lead dog, Togo. I believe these experiences allow me to have unique insight into how Leonhard Seppala felt when these things happened to him and his dogs. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. MENTAL EXERCISE FOR DOGS: The 101 best dog games for more agility,intelligence & fun, Alaska (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3117), Escaping on the Danube River (World War II Brave Women Fiction). You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I was nominated for that award and that fueled my interest in him. Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021. I am very pleased with this book and eager to read more from this author. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published When a tiny, sickly puppy named Togo was born in Leonhard's kennel, no one expected the puppy to live. The authors share invaluable knowledge that we Siberian Husky owners are thirsty for. Son of the Siberia import bitch DOLLY, he was an all-purpose hard-working lead dog from Seppala's Little Creek days in Alaska. "Thank you … Togo bravely led his team through raging storms, over the longest distance, across the most dangerous part of the relay. I've lived in Alaska for 40 years and during most of that time I was an active dog musher. $8.34 + $3.99 shipping + $3.99 shipping + … Togo, the little dog no one expected anything of, helped save Nome and became a hero. Why not? Togo and Leonhard by Pam Flowers (English) Paperback Book Free Shipping! I first heard about Leonhard Seppala when I ran in the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Named after Heihachiro Togo, a Japanese Admiral who fought in the war between Russia and Japan (1904-05), Togo was the lead sled dog of Leonhard Seppala. Seppala was a Norwegian breeder and racer of Siberian huskies from the Chukchi Inuit stock of Siberia. Under the Light of the Italian Moon: Inspired by a true story of love and women’s r... Twenty-Two Years a Slave - And Forty Years a Freeman. Start by marking “Togo and Leonhard” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Learn more about the program. There, asleep on the bed, was his master, Leonhard Seppala, snoring loudly. Please try again. (Stefannaumovv via Creative Commons) To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Togo’s mounted body is on display at the Iditarod headquarters in Wasilla, and each year race veterinarians hand out the Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian award to … But Togo is determined, and when his trainer, Leonhard Seppala, gives him a chance, he soon becomes one of the fastest sled dogs in history! The Leonhard … He traveled the 260 miles guiding the sled, which earned him recognition as a hero by collecting and delivering the serum that saved 10,000 people on time. This was just too compelling a story not to write. The largely unsung hero of Seppala's kennel, Togo's half-brother and also a veteran of the Serum Run, was Fritz. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Togo and Leonhard He learned to run a dog team and within two years had become an expert dog musher. Leonhard Seppala, born 1877, would during those days go from being a good musher and just another hard-working blue-collar man to being the most famous dog-team driver in the world. Something went wrong. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Togo was dark brown with cream, black and grey markings. Hear an icon's life story, timeless music, and message. This is the inspiring true story of Leonhard Seppala and his lead dog, Togo. When he was just eight months old, Togo made Leonhard's team and became his favorite lead dog. Previous page of related Sponsored Products, A & a Johnston Publishers (March 1, 2020). “With the COVID outbreak and the proposed monument to commemorate the hero of another pandemic, I thought this was the … Only Leonhard Seppala and Togo were capable of guiding a sled in search of salvation. From Disney+, “Togo” is the untold true story set in the winter of 1925 that takes you across the treacherous terrain of the Alaskan tundra for an exhilarating and uplifting adventure that will test the strength, courage and determination of one man, Leonhard Seppala, and his lead sled dog, Togo. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. This book was awesome! Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Thank you Pam! It all started last December after I finished watching, Togo, disney’s new historical drama based on the true story of Leonhard Seppala and his titular sled dog, writes Madison Parr. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. TOGO and Leonhard is a true historical account of the role Leonhard Seppala and his lead dog, Togo, played in the 1925 Serum Run. There's fascinating detail about Leonhard Seppala, the early days in Alaska, and the legendary dogs that are at the foundation of the breed. Togo approached the bed, and licked Seppala's hand, which was hanging down off the side. Around that time, the first known Siberian Huskies in America were brought to Nome by Russian fur trader William Goosak. I know what it's like to find yourself trapped on breaking sea ice with no way to shore. $11.38. Those dogs, topping out around 50 pounds… I recommend this book to everyone who loves dog stories and inspirational adventure stories. Hopes were pinned in the heart of Togo. Togo and Leonhard by Pam Flowers: New. Leonhard Seppala came to Alaska in 1900. Leonhard Seppala winning a sled-dog race in New Hampshire in 1928, three years after a lifesaving relay in Alaska. Pam Flowers did an excellent job of telling the amazing story of Togo and Leonhard Seppala! In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. 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