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Tanna’s Puppy is a fictionalized story of the author, Rachel’s experiences with Arctic animals. This book will likely introduce a new concept to readers that some cultures do not keep dogs as pets. For the Inuit people, dogs are working animals needed to ensure their survival. It was quite a harrowing moment when the dogsled team was purposely set loose to fight off a polar bear to give the human time to load his gun and protect the people. However, the book is also about how the Inuit people must adapt, and through a puppy, they learn that dogs can be pets too. This book gives a unique perspective and introduces non-Inuit readers to their culture