Wow, what an entertaining read! Blair has an unusual attraction for the north, esp. for a girl living in California. She had lived for a couple of years in Norway and couldn't shake the attraction, so she applied for a year at a "folk school" back in Norway and learned how to dog sled!

The book follows her adventures afterwards in Alaska and then back in Norway. It's all a fascinating story. She accurately and honestly portrays her insecurities and doubts. Which makes it all the more amazing is that she doesn't think she is very courageous, although what else could you call it to leave high school for a year learning how to drive a team of dogs in Norway!

Great stuff.