Stickeen

"Stickeen" by John Muir is an adventure story that takes place in the rugged Alaskan wilderness, showing how a man and a dog formed an unlikely friendship. At the start, Muir doesn’t think much of Stickeen, a small dog he considers useless for their difficult journey. As they travel through icy landscapes and face harsh weather, Stickeen's bravery shines through. The most exciting part happens during a big storm on a glacier, where they both have to be very brave to survive dangerous cracks in the ice. Stickeen changes from being scared to being a loyal friend, teaching Muir about loyalty, toughness, and the strong bonds that can grow between different creatures when they face tough times together. The story really highlights Alaska’s amazing scenery and how Muir and Stickeen grew closer through their shared adventure.