Aslan, Kristin Kaldahl
Aslan, Kristin Kaldahl
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Aslan
Running Joy

Author: Kristin Kaldahl

Narrator: Brittany Stevenson

Unabridged: 10 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/01/2021


Synopsis

Award-winning author and professional dog agility trainer Kristin Kaldahl weaves an authentic story of reclamation and simple love within the thrilling backdrop of one of the world's fastest growing canine sports—agility.

For fourteen-year-old Krissy, her new life maxim is pretty sad: First choices out. Second choices in. It's been that way since dialysis left her disabled. Her limitations went from none to a ton, and now they stand in the way of her dream—to compete in dog agility with her runty Sheltie pup, Aslan.

Krissy has seen videos of agility handlers sprinting, spinning, and twisting as they race with their dogs through the intricate obstacle courses. It's a beautiful sport. Like dance. Like art. And surely impossible for someone like her.

Her suspicions are confirmed when an agility instructor tells Krissy that her inability to run will keep Aslan from successfully competing against other lightning-fast agility teams. The instructor strongly suggests Krissy choose a less physically demanding second-choice dog sport instead.

Second choices—once again. And on top of all that, Krissy is pretty sure she doesn't even like her own dog.


About Kristin Kaldahl

Kristin Kaldahl, a dog agility instructor and long-term kidney transplant survivor, lives in Oklahoma with her small herd of competition agility Shelties.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kristine L. on June 04, 2021

An absolutely wonderful read! Recovering from a kidney transplant, Krissy Johnston’s health is delicate. She’s always been about horses and dogs. The Oklahoman sold her mare cuz she’s afraid she’ll get hurt riding. But 14 year-old Krissy’s more afraid of dreaming and failing. Again. Horseless, Krissy......more

Goodreads review by Ryder on January 27, 2022

I listened to the audiobook and what a delight it was. I loved the voice the author created for Aslan, our little furry underdog and hero, and the messages that were presented. I felt myself cheering and rubbing the chills on my arms so many times throughout this book. It portrays the beauty, hearta......more

Goodreads review by Gayle on December 18, 2020

I absolutely loved the book! It is a wonderful story about a teen who is struggling how to put her life back together after a kidney transplant and normal adolescent turmoil turns everything upside down. She dreams of finding a beautiful dog to train for the sport of dog agility, but instead ends up......more

Goodreads review by Heather on December 13, 2020

Wow I loved how Aslan was the “right dog” just when Krissy needed him! The dog point of views in the book were exactly as I would imagine a dog to be. Also really can imagine being in the adolescent situations that Krissy lives through. Love how Aslan impacted his human family and even me as a reade......more

Goodreads review by Martha C. Nicholson on June 14, 2021

Young Krissy and her dog Aslan will steal your heart! This is a wonderful read. The characters and the hard won bond that develops between girl and dog are captivating. The story is about a spunky teenager coming to terms with limitations imposed by a kidney transplant. She wants desperately to run......more