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New Found Land by Allan Wolf

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New Found Land

Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery

Allan Wolf

Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · September 11, 2007

Reading lane: Exploration & Discovery

"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.

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Why This Clicks

Many Voices, One Voyage

A lyrical journey into Lewis and Clark’s expedition, heard through the varied voices of its crew.

Come here for

  • An expedition seen beyond its famous leaders
  • A chorus that includes Sacagawea and a Newfoundland dog

Expect

  • Lyrical language and perspectives from a diverse crew
  • A historical journey told by its participants

Book Details

Authors
Allan Wolf
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
September 11, 2007
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Exploration & Discovery · Historical YA - Exploration
Reading lane
Exploration & Discovery

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Publisher Categories

  • YA Adventure

  • Historical YA - Exploration

  • Native American YA

About This Book

"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 Boo...

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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. 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 )

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