Sacajawea

Written by Joseph Bruchac

A young interpreter's journey with explorers changes history.

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208 pages· 51,809 words· Est. 6 hour read· 840L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1804, a young Shoshone woman, captured and married against her will, meets explorers Lewis and Clark. As their interpreter and guide, Sacajawea embarks on a perilous journey that will change the course of history. Facing unknown lands and countless dangers, her courage and wisdom become pivotal. What secrets does this journey hold, and how will it shape her destiny? Experience the adventure through alternating voices, revealing the untold story of a remarkable woman and her role in a legendary expedition.

From the publisher

Captured by her enemies, married to a foreigner, and a mother at age sixteen, Sacajawea lived a life of turmoil and change. Then, in 1804, the mysterious young Shoshone woman met Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Acting as interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, Sacajawea bravely embarked on an epic journey that altered history forever. Hear her extraordinary story, in the voices of Sacajawea and William Clark in alternating chapters, with selections from Clark’s original diaries. Includes a map of Lewis and Clark’s trail and an author’s note.

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