The Journal of Augustus Pelletier
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2000

The Journal of Augustus Pelletier

Written by Kathryn Lasky

Part of the My Name is America series

A young boy's journey with Lewis and Clark reveals untold adventures.

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171 pages· 860L
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Augustus Pelletier, just fourteen, embarks on a daring expedition with Lewis and Clark. As the youngest in the Corps of Discovery, Gus faces the unknown from Missouri to the Pacific. Will his youthful courage withstand the challenges of uncharted lands and the mysteries they hold? Join Gus on a historical adventure where every step could lead to discovery or danger.

From the publisher

In Kathryn Lasky’s first book for the My Name Is America line, the acclaimed author tells the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition through the eyes of fictional, fourteen-year-old Augustus Pelletier. Eager to strike out on his own, Gus joins Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery on their journey from Missouri to the Pacific Ocean as the youngest member of the trip.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
171
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
860L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~T
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
44831
Publication
Published
September 1, 2000
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590684897
LCCN
00020201
OCLC
43561611

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