Who likes learning about the Lewis and Clark expedition? I do! Who likes learning about dogs? I do! If you answered YES to these two questions, you might like The Captain's Dog, My Journey With The Lewis And Clark Tribe, by Roland Smith.
Hi, Penguin again. I just finished this book and wanted to share it while the memory's still with me.
This book is about Seaman, the dog who traveled with Lewis and Clark. It is told from three perspectives, which are defined in slightly different prints: Actual journal entries by Captain Lewis (which open the chapters), two former members of the crew, and Seaman's memories. This book starts when the two crew members find Seaman living with an American Indian tribe. One of the tribe hands them the journal, which they begin to read aloud. It quickly triggers a flashback, in which Seaman recounts the adventures. Parts are made up, specifics, but they read like they could really have happened. It definitely encourages you to continue learning about Seaman and the 'Lewis and Clark Tribe'.
Genre: historical fiction/actual history
Author: Roland Smith
Fear Factors: Well, I'll tell you that only one person dies, near the beginning, and no really important animals die either. It sometimes describes in detail the eating of animals. Not for one who balks at the mention of eating anything that was once alive, or who has a light stomach (they do eat deer, fish, roots, horses, and some Native Americans' dogs...)
Age range: 4th to 6th grade (it is written in simple everyday language, and even the diary entries are easy to read, though it may be too simple for 7th or 8th graders.)
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