Synopses & Reviews
MY TRAVELS WITH CAPTS. LEWIS AND CLARK BY GEORGE SMITH
Kate McMullan and Adrienne Yorinks
"Delectable period details, surprising facts, and classic moments keep the story lively. An inspiring journey." – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
This fictional journal tells the true story of sixteen–year–old George Shannon's adventures with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, through perilous rock–infested waters, bear attacks, Indian war parties, and a host of other thrilling events. Accompanied by Adrienne Yorinks's illustrations drawn as if sewn by George himself, this is an adventure not to be missed.
Synopsis
It's 1804, and sixteen-year-old George Shannon couldn't be more eager for adventure. So when he's offered a spot on the famed Lewis and Clark expedition -- a perilous trek across the wild, uncharted continent of North America -- he can't wait to be on his way. But treacherous rock-infested waters, bear attacks, Indian war parties, and a shocking discovery all await him on his passage west.
Based on the true story of George Shannon, this fictionalized journal brings to life the struggle and the excitement of his actual experience.
Synopsis
MY TRAVELS WITH CAPTS. LEWIS AND CLARK BY GEORGE SMITH
Kate McMullan and Adrienne Yorinks
"Delectable period details, surprising facts, and classic moments keep the story lively. An inspiring journey." – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
This fictional journal tells the true story of sixteen–year–old George Shannon's adventures with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, through perilous rock–infested waters, bear attacks, Indian war parties, and a host of other thrilling events. Accompanied by Adrienne Yorinks's illustrations drawn as if sewn by George himself, this is an adventure not to be missed.
About the Author
Kate McMullan is the author of the easy-to-read books featuring Fluffy, the Classroom Guinea Pig, and the middle-grade series Dragon Slayers Academy. She is also the author of the 2010 Geisel Honor Book
Pearl and Wagner: One Funny Day.
Jim McMullan is an internationally acclaimed illustrator and poster designer whose work can be seen in The Theater Posters Of James Mcmullan.
Kate and Jim McMullan have collaborated on many popular picture books, including Im Big!; Im Bad!; Im Dirty, a Child Magazine Best Book; Im Mighty!; and I Stink!, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book. The McMullans live in Sag Harbor, New York.