Togo to the Rescue: How a Heroic Husky Saved the Lives of Children in Alaska

This inspiring picture book recounts the true, harrowing tale of Togo, a Siberian Husky, and his musher Leonhard Seppala, who undertook the most perilous section of the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska. When a diphtheria epidemic struck the isolated town, a blinding snowstorm made travel impossible, leaving children's lives hanging in the balance. Togo's team covered over 250 miles through treacherous conditions, demonstrating incredible courage and perseverance. The book celebrates determination in the face of unimaginable circumstances and includes rich back matter about Alaskan history, the diphtheria outbreak, and dog sledding, making it both an exciting adventure and an educational resource for young readers.

An inspiring picture book that explores the true story of Togo: the heroic Siberian Husky who traveled over 250 miles through a terrifying snowstorm to help deliver life-saving medicine to children in need. In January 1925, the community of Nome, Alaska, was overcome by an outbreak of diphtheria, a deadly disease that affected mostly children. If that weren't enough, a blinding snowstorm prevented all travel to and from the rural town. Who would deliver the serum cure? Nome's only hope rested on sled dogs. An expedition was quickly organized: The dogs would travel in teams in a relay covering 674 miles to deliver the serum. One of those teams, led by musher Leonhard Seppala, had Togo at the helm. It was Togo leading the pack that traveled the longest and most dangerous part of the expedition. This incredible true story celebrates courage and determination in the face of unimaginable circumstances, and cements Togo's legacy in history as a legendary dog hero. Includes rich back matter on this time period in American history featuring information on Alaska, the Diphtheria outbreak, anti-serum toxin, and dog sledding as a means of transportation in times of need.