‘ Okay, I’ll do it for you,’ Rex replied. He then jumped onto his grandfather’s boat and stood on the bow. ‘ We’re gonna win that race.’

****

Two days later, Rex was strapped at the front of the sled. Behind him were Kodi, Sitka, Shakira, Dusty, Ralph and Kirby. A few feet away were the plane and Jacob. Both sides were ready to go. The townsfolk were cheering them on as the gun was lifted.

‘ The rules are simple: race to Kiana, drop your mail and come back.’ The head of the post office shouted. There was a sudden boom and both teams were gone.

Hours flew by like the summer birds. The plane was far ahead of the team and they were starting to lose hope of ever winning.

‘ Come on! You’re acting like you lost someone on the Titanic! Lighten up!’ Rex shouted as they neared Kiana. Jacob was giving the mail to the post office as the team came into the borders of the town.

‘ Not everyone can like you, Dad!’ Sitka exclaimed. Soon the mail was in the post office and they were ready to go. Jacob was checking his plane for any faults. Once he was done, the team had already gone! He started the plane and he was soon gone.

****

Two hours later, the team came across a large lake where there had once been a snow plain. They’re were stuck.