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The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an EpidemicIn 1925, a deadly diphtheria epidemic swept through icebound Nome, Alaska. The life saving serum was a thousand miles away, and a blizzard was brewing. Airplanes could not fly in such conditions: only the dogs could do it. Racing against death, twenty dog teams relayed the serum across the Alaskan wilderness as newspapers nationwide headlined the drama, enthralling an entire generation. The heroic dash to Nome inspired the annual Iditarod Dog Sled
In 1925, a deadly diphtheria epidemic swept through icebound Nome, Alaska. The life-saving serum was a thousand miles away, and a blizzard was brewing. Airplanes could not fly in such conditions: only the dogs could do it. Racing against death, twenty dog teams relayed the serum across the Alaskan wilderness as newspapers nationwide headlined the drama, enthralling an entire generation. The heroic dash to Nome inspired the annual Iditarod Dog Sled Race in Alaska and immortalized Balto, the lead dog whose arrival in Nome over a snow-blown trail was an American legend in the making. His bronze statue still stands in New York City's Central Park, in dedication to the "Endurance, Fidelity and Intelligence" of the dogs that saved Nome. This is their story, the greatest dog story never fully told, until now.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 06/17/2003
ISBN: 9780393019629
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.50w x 1.07d
Review Citations: Library Journal Prepub Alert 02/15/2003 pg. 118
USA Today 03/31/2003 pg. 1
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2003 pg. 594
Publishers Weekly 05/19/2003 pg. 65
Entertainment Weekly 06/13/2003 pg. 102
Booklist 05/01/2003 pg. 1562
Library Journal 06/01/2003 pg. 142
New York Times 06/08/2003 pg. 17
School Library Journal 12/01/2003 pg. 178
Library Journal 02/15/2003
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 77825 / Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic
Reading Level: 8.4 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 16
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★★★★★ 5
Surviving flames and igniting their own!
Format: Kindle
Wowsa! Need a minute to calm the racing heart. Loved Luke , Beckett and Hunter....loved little Charlie.....and loved Ali! Just a whole lot of sizzling rolled into an amazing story. Good grief. Gonna go read the bonus scene now!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Fast paced spicy read.
Format: Kindle
Luke owns a winery. His best friends Beckett and Hudson are helping him with the business, but he still needs help with his 4 year old son, Charlie. Ali is supposed to be applying to art school, but she is blocked. She hasn’t been able to find her creativity, so she interviews for a nanny position. Instantly, she finds herself attracted to Luke and Beckett, and falls in love with Charlie. Even after a disastrous interview, the guys find something intriguing about her and offer her the position. She has no choice to take the position because a wildfire quickly cuts off her route. Ali falls into a comfortable pattern with the guys. Taking care of Charlie, helping save the winery and growing closer to the guys. It doesn’t take long before she finds herself wrapped up with all the guys any chance they get. And surprisingly, she finds herself painting once again. Along the way, the guys help her realize that she truly belongs with them. The sexy times were hot with a few sexy surprises. The story was well written. It was a quick, spiced read.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Be prepared to be drawn in and captivated!
Format: Kindle
Three strong handsome men and an adorable little boy in need of a nanny. A nanny who finds everything she needed for her home. A wildfire burning out of control threatens everything. Fighting to save his vineyard and protect his family. Taking steps to help the community as it starts to recover from the disaster.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2025
★★★★★ 3
Ali and the guys
Format: Kindle
The story of a lost art student that needs direction. Decides to nanny for a winery owner and his best friends/employees. Fires and lockdowns happen and relationships start. Lots of spice sometimes a little too much I found myself skimming over the parts. Happy ending
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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Artist Inspiration
Format: Kindle
Ali Fairfax is a twenty-seven year old painter. She is going to an interview for a job as a nanny. She wants to go to art college but has no portfolio pieces to submit. For the last year, her mind goes blank the second she picks up a brush. The nanny interview is at Ashford Winery.
Luke Ashford has a son named Charlie who is almost five. Beckett Montgomery is one of Luke’s best friends and he helps Luke run the winery. Hunter Jones is Luke’s other best friend and he is the marketing director for the winery. The men have been running the winery for the last year or so.
Charlie likes Ali and so does Luke, so he hires her. Charlie is into reptiles and he also makes Ali make a grilled cheese sandwich for his snack. Hunter comes in the kitchen to tell them that the winds have shifted and there are wildfires nearby. All the roads in or out of the valley are closed down for now. Ali is stuck at the winery with the men and Charlie.
Interesting dynamic between the three best friends. I loved that being stuck at the winery inspired Ali to start painting again. I enjoyed the story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2025
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