Sojo the sled dog is born into a hardworking, talented family and starts
life as a happy, trusting, and confident dog. But her confidence rapidly
wanes as she begins to understand how complicated and challenging it is
to be a sled dog. She fears that she will never learn how to do the job
and is overshadowed by her sister, Anna, who is very smart and confident
and gets all the glory. Reluctantly, she accepts that she is destined to
be a sled dog, undergoes training, and much to her surprise, makes the
team. When explorer Pam Flowers and the team set out alone across the
arctic, Sojo's self-confidence and pride in her work slowly grow. By
journey's end, she comes to realize that she has made a valuable
contribution to the success of the adventure and is respected as a sled
dog. When she retires, Sojo is a contented dog who understands that
doing your best and being supportive of friends and family is what is
most important.