In this gripping story of a malemute puppy and a black bear cub growing up in the northern Canadian wilderness, Curwood paints a picture so clearly that readers feel they are back to that time and place. The story of Micki and Nywa was the basis of the Disney film "Nikki, Wild Dog of the North" released in 1960. Curwood's books stand on a level with Hemingway and other great authors. With their emphasis on adventure and tales of the Alaskan wild, they stand as treasures for all who never tire of adventure and life.