The Captain’s Dog
By Roland Smith
Price: $10.99
About the Book
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.
“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.
Product Details
ISBN: 9780152026967
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Sep 1, 2008
List price: $10.99
No of pages: 304
Trim Size: 4.050 in (w) x 6.950 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Historical / United States / 19th Century *
BISAC 2: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Action & Adventure / General *
BISAC 3: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Animals / Pets *
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Reviews
“Fresh and original.”—Publishers Weekly“Action and adventure abound . . . [An] entertaining introduction to an episode of American history rarely celebrated in fiction.”—School Library Journal —
About the Book
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.
“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.
Product Details
ISBN: 9780152026967
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Sep 1, 2008
List price: $10.99
No of pages: 304
Trim Size: 4.050 in (w) x 6.950 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Historical / United States / 19th Century *
BISAC 2: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Action & Adventure / General *
BISAC 3: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Animals / Pets *
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:
Reviews
“Fresh and original.”—Publishers Weekly“Action and adventure abound . . . [An] entertaining introduction to an episode of American history rarely celebrated in fiction.”—School Library Journal —
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