The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe

NYT best-selling author of Peak, Roland Smith, reimagines the famous Lewis and Clark expedition in this historical fiction novel told through the compassionate eyes of a remarkable dog.

"Dogs know humans better than they will ever know us." Captain Lewis's Newfoundland pup, Seaman, accompanies Lewis and Clark on a path that will make history. With his adventurous and curious spirit, Seaman proves himself to be a loyal companion at every turn. But can this astonishing dog pick his captain up when he needs it most? This exhilarating tale, part history and part science, including actual text from Lewis's journals, celebrates one of America's greatest journeys of discovery.

Includes an author's note and a reader's guide.

Author: Roland Smith
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 09/01/2008
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 6.80h x 4.20w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780152026967
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 32520 / Captain's Dog


Award: Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) - Winner
Award: Sasquatch Award - Nominee
Award: Flicker Tale Children's Book Award - Nominee

About the Author
Smith, Roland: - New York Times best-selling author Roland Smith is the author of nearly thirty young adult novels including Peak, The Edge, Beneath, Above, Sasquatch, Elephant Run, Zach's Lie, Shatterproof (39 Clues), the Cryptid Hunters series, the I, Q series, and the Storm Runner series. His novels have garnered dozens of state and national book awards. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Website: rolandsmith.com