Ellie's Long Walk: The True Story of Two Friends on the Appalachian Trail
By Pam Flowers and Bill Farnsworth
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Does Ellie have what it takes to make this journey?
In Ellie’s Long Walk, Pam and Ellie set out to hike the more-than-2,000-mile-long Trail. In this adventure-packed true story, they ford rivers, survive storms, and scramble up rugged cliffs. Near the end of their journey an icy storm almost forces them to quit. Find out how these two friends keep each other going and if Ellie really is ready for the Appalachian Trail.
Pam Flowers
Pam Flowers has spoken to more than 800,000 students and received the Gold Medal from the Society of Women Geographers. She has participated in nine Arctic expeditions, a through-hike of the Appalachian Trail, and shares her adventures with dogs in six books.
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Ellie's Long Walk - Pam Flowers
Ellie raced to the side of the puppy pen to see who was coming. When she saw Pam, Ellie reached up with her tiny front paws as if to say,
Pick me! Pick ME!
There were seven little puppies. All needed a home.
Ellie was black with a white blaze on her chest. When Ellie and Pam looked at each other, the puppy sat right down, lowered her head, and pulled her ears back, showing good dog manners.
Pam smiled and scooped Ellie into her arms. I’ll adopt this one. She behaves and will make a nice friend.
Ellie moved into a big, round