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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2000
The Journal of Augustus Pelletier
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
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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
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