Question: is akiak a true story?
Answer: Book Review–Akiak A Tale from the Iditarod. Akiak A Tale from the Iditarod is realistic fiction by author and illustrator Robert J. ... Akiak (ACK-ee-ack) is a lead sled dog who hurts a paw during the Iditarod, causing her musher to drop her from the team at one of the race checkpoints.