Seaman

By Gail Langer Karwoski, James Watling (Illustrator)

A dog joins Lewis & Clark's perilous journey, facing nature's fiercest challenges.

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192 pages· 53,562 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In 1804, Seaman, a massive Newfoundland dog, joins Lewis and Clark on their daring expedition. As they traverse uncharted lands, Seaman's strength and loyalty become vital against starvation, hostile encounters, and wild beasts. With each perilous step, the bond between the explorers and their canine companion deepens. Can they overcome the untamed wilderness to reach the West Coast? This gripping tale, enriched with historical details, invites readers into the heart of America's legendary adventure.

From the publisher

A 150-pound Newfoundland dog teams with Lewis &amp; Clark for an edge-of-your-seat middle grade adventure. It is 1804, the year that Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery set out for their now-legendary exploration of the Louisiana Purchase. With no maps and little idea what wonders and dangers lie ahead, Seaman, a 150-pound Newfoundland dog, proves to be one of the most valuable members of the Corps. In the face of starvation, Seaman catches and retrieves game, and his intimidating size and teeth protect the small band of explorers - from Native American raiders and even a ferocious grizzly bear! As the bond and mutual trust between Seaman and the Corp grows, they’re confident that nothing–not even raging waters and towering mountains–will stop them from reaching the West Coast. This thrilling fictional account of Lewis and Clark’s expedition with the Corps of Discovery, Seaman, and eventually Sacagawea, is full of accurate details drawn from Lewis’s own diary entries and will draw readers into one of the most exciting chapters in American history.

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