Fan Mail: Free Radical
Claire loves to receive fan mail from her readers. The following is a letter written to Claire by an 8th grade student who enjoyed reading Free Radical. Wednesday May 20, 2009 Dear Ms. Claire Rudolf, Hello, I am an 8th grade student at MVMS. I love to write and sports are my life. Today […]
Alaska Learning Resources
Alaska is a state with a rich history and abundant natural beauty. As you can see from my list of books, I enjoy writing about Alaska. This is why I have provided this page with additional resources and book recommendations for readers who would like to find out more about Alaska. Links about Alaska Check out Charles […]
To the Summit
Seventeen-year-old Sarah hopes that accompanying her father on an expedition to climb Mount McKinley will help to bridge the gap that has widened between them since her parents’ divorce. This book is out of print. Hardcover and paperback editions available at used booksellers online, such as betterworldbooks.com.
The Prince and the Salmon People – Excerpt
Excerpt from the book Niawas-ye shook his rattle, blessing the child. This boy is special. He enters our world just as the first spring salmon comes to us. He will bring a great gift to our people; he will remind us how important it is to respect and honor the salmon. Later, the shaman placed a […]
Gold Rush Women – Excerpt
Kate Carmack 1867-1920 A Life Transformed Shaaw Tlaa was a young woman when a small but steady stream of gold prospectors began to cross over the Chilkoot Pass and float down the lakes and rivers past the village of her Native Tagish people. The powerful Tlingit people who lived on the coast controlled trade over […]