Ordering Books for Woodsong by Gary Paulsen

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About the Book Woodsong

Woodsong is an adventure biography by Gary Paulsen that recounts his experiences as a dogsled driver, including his participation in the Iditarod race across Alaska. Published in 1991, the book captures the hard-won lessons Paulsen learns, the strange and wondrous things he witnesses, and the profound love and admiration he develops for the dogs he trains with.

The narrative begins with Paulsen’s life outdoors, hunting game until a pivotal moment at age 40, when he witnesses a pack of wolves attacking a deer. This event triggers a realization that he doesn’t truly understand the wilderness. He then embarks on a sledding career in Minnesota, learning dogsledding through trial and error, making painful mistakes, and discovering profound lessons from nature.

Paulsen’s journey is marked by various incidents that teach him the true meaning of wilderness. From the bloody death of a deer that leads him to quit hunting, to the intelligence exhibited by his dogs that prompts him to stop trapping beavers, Paulsen’s experiences reshape his understanding of the natural world.

One particularly touching story involves his lead dog, Obeah, who, after Paulsen is injured and falls off the sled, turns the team around to find him, demonstrating the feelings and loyalties of animals that humans rarely consider.

Woodsong is not just a tale of adventure but also a reflection on the beauty of nature, both animate and inanimate, and the lessons it imparts to those who are willing to listen. The book is a testament to Paulsen’s storytelling prowess, offering a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is thrilling. 

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