Synopses & Reviews
Born the runt of his litter and gambled away to a rusty old river man, the Newfoundland pup Seaman doesnt imagine his life will be marked by any kind of glory. But when he meets Captain Meriwether Lewis, Seaman finds himself on a path that will make history. Lewis is setting off on his landmark search for the Northwest Passage, and he takes Seaman along. Sharing the curiosity and spirit of his new master, the intrepid dog proves himself a valuable companion at every turn. Part history, part scienceand all adventurethis is the thrilling tale of Americas greatest journey of discovery.
Includes an authors note and a readers guide.
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Fresh and original.”Publishers WeeklyAction and adventure abound . . . [An] entertaining introduction to an episode of American history rarely celebrated in fiction.”School Library Journal
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"Extreme sports meets ruthless killers in a survival-of-the-fittest chase."
—School Library Journal
Synopsis
The Lewis and Clark expedition, seen through the eyes of a remarkable dog
Synopsis
* “A winner at every level.” —Booklist, starred review of Peak The International Peace Ascent is the brainchild of billionaire Sebastian Plank: Recruit a global team of young climbers and film an inspiring, world-uniting documentary. The adventure begins when fifteen-year-old Peak Marcello and his mountaineer mother are helicoptered to a remote base camp in the Hindu Kush Mountains on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. When the camp is attacked and his mother taken, Peak has no choice but to track down the perpetrators to try to save her. Fans of the bestselling Peak will be thrilled with this gripping, high-stakes sequel.
About the Author
Roland Smith is a former zookeeper and leading expert on red wolves as well as an author. He lives on a small farm near Portland, Oregon.