How the Husky Got Its Mask

Set in the Alaskan wilderness, How the Husky Got Its Mask is a dynamic survival legend and tall tale about how Alaska huskies earned their iconic white masks.

Sam and his husky, Sitka, live a happy life in the Alaskan wilderness, until a hard winter exhausts their store of food and pushes them to make a risky mid-winter journey through the mountain pass. When disaster strikes—avalanche—Sitka mounts a heroic effort to rescue Sam and earns herself the distinctive white face mask Alaska huskies are famous for.A tall tale about man’s best friend, this picture book will enchant animal lovers of all ages. Sitka and her human, Sam, live in the wilds of Alaska; though life isn’t easy, they have always helped one another make it through. When their food runs out during an especially long winter, they risk the snowy wilderness to reach a frozen mountain lake. When an avalanche buries Sam in the snow, Sitka’s heroism saves the day—and leaves a lasting impression.
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“An Alaskan Tall Tale that draws young readers into the kind of adventure legends are made of—both educating and entertaining.”
— Readers’ FavoriteLevi Homstad was born and raised in Alaska, and has since lived all over the world. He is an artist and photographer, as well as a communications professional with a Master’s Degree in Public Media from Fordham University in New York. He is a passionate supporter of the people who work to make the world a better place.