Home is the North Author:Walt Morey Alone in the Wilderness — Fifteen year old Brad and his Malamute dog, Mickie, are alone in the rugged and dangerous wilderness that is Alaska. It is not an easy life, but Brad loves it and does not want to face the possibility of returning to civilization. During the long winter of his decision Brad comes face to face with the harsh realities o... more »f the land and is tempered by its fierceness, the animals he encounters, and the people he finally grows to love.« less