| The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe Contributor(s): Smith, Roland (Author) |
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ISBN: 0152026967 ISBN-13: 9780152026967 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: Told from the point of view of a dog that accompanies Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the Pacific Northwest, Smith puts a unique spin on one of America's greatest journeys of discovery. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 99-25608 |
| Lexile Measure: 890 |
| Series: Great Episodes |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 4.2" W x 6.8" (0.35 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 32520 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: NYT best-selling author of Peak, Roland Smith, reimagines the famous Lewis and Clark expedition in this historical fiction novel told through the compassionate eyes of a remarkable dog. "Dogs know humans better than they will ever know us." Captain Lewis's Newfoundland pup, Seaman, accompanies Lewis and Clark on a path that will make history. With his adventurous and curious spirit, Seaman proves himself to be a loyal companion at every turn. But can this astonishing dog pick his captain up when he needs it most? This exhilarating tale, part history and part science, including actual text from Lewis's journals, celebrates one of America's greatest journeys of discovery. Includes an author's note and a reader's guide. |
Contributor Bio(s): Smith, Roland: - New York Times best-selling author Roland Smith is the author of 28 young adult novels including Peak, The Edge, Beneath, Above, Sasquatch, Elephant Run, Zach's Lie, Shatterproof (39 Clues), the Cryptid Hunters series, the I, Q series, and the Storm Runner series. His novels have garnered dozens of state and national book awards. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Website: rolandsmith.com |