The Captains Dog, Roland Smith
The Captains Dog, Roland Smith
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The Captain's Dog
My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe

Author: Roland Smith

Narrator: Joe Hempel

Unabridged: 5 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/26/2019

Synopsis

Born the runt of his litter and gambled away to a rusty old riverman, the Newfoundland pup Seaman doesn't imagine his life will be marked by any kind of glory—beyond chasing down rats. But when he meets Captain Meriwether Lewis, Seaman finds himself on a path that will make history. Lewis is just setting off on his landmark search for the Northwest Passage, and he takes Seaman along. Sharing the curiosity and strength of spirit of his new master, Seaman proves himself a valuable companion at every turn. Part history, part science—and adventure through and through—The Captain's Dog is the carefully researched, thrilling tale of America's greatest journey of discovery, as seen through the keen, compassionate eyes of a remarkable dog.

About Roland Smith

New York Times bestselling author Roland Smith is the author of more than twenty-five 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 speaks to over 50,000 children and adults every year at schools and conferences all over the world. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Patti on August 15, 2017

Annika (8 years old) and I are 100 pages into this charming and delightful book told from Seaman's point of view. The book was given to her when it was culled from a school library's collection, so we can take our time with it. We are absolutely loving the mixture of history, adventure, storytelling......more

Goodreads review by Laurie on April 09, 2019

I don't think I've read a book about the Lewis and Clark expedition, so I thoroughly enjoyed this one! And it was written from the perspective of Captain Lewis' dog, which adds a fun element for kids. There is one curse word near the end, so just be warned if your kids are reading it.......more

Goodreads review by Deacon Tom on June 02, 2024

A Fun Adventure Unique in so many ways! At the beginning of the Lewis and Clark adventure, Captain Lewis purchased a dog for a companion. In the creative mind of the author Roland Smith, the dog, Seaman, becomes the narrator for the Lewis and Clark adventure. That is a truly clever way to tell the sto......more

Goodreads review by Holli on June 07, 2017

Read this aloud with my 9 and 10-year-old boys. We mapped their travels and listed the animals and plants they saw, Indian tribes they interacted with, and their collections. We learned a lot more about the Lewis and Clark adventure. Fun story.......more

Goodreads review by Oliver on March 14, 2019

I thought that this was a great book. It takes a different perspective by sharing the story of Lewis and Clark's adventure through the eyes of their dog. I think that this was an amazing idea. I also learned quite a few things about the Lewis and Clark journey that at didn't know about before. Thoug......more

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