New Found Land Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery |
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| Author:
| Wolf, Allan |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7636-3288-5 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2007 |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.99 |
Book Description:
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"This amazing work presents the adventure of Lewis and Clark through the eyes of its participants." -- School Library Journal (starred review) In powerful, lyrical language, here is the journey of Lewis and Clark told by themselves and their diverse crew -- from a one-eyed French-Indian fiddler to Clark's African-American slave; from Sacagawea to Lewis's Newfoundland dog, a "seer" whose narrative resonates long after the book is closed. ...
More Description "This amazing work presents the adventure of Lewis and Clark through the eyes of its participants." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
In powerful, lyrical language, here is the journey of Lewis and Clark told by themselves and their diverse crew -- from a one-eyed French-Indian fiddler to Clark's African-American slave; from Sacagawea to Lewis's Newfoundland dog, a "seer" whose narrative resonates long after the book is closed.
An American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults
An International Reading Association Children's Book Award Notable
A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Lion and the Unicorn Honor Winner for Excellence in North American Poetry
Two starred reviews (Kirkus, School Library Journal)