Exploration & Discoveries, 1800s, Literature & Fiction, Exploration & Discovery, Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, 19th Century 

At age sixteen, Sacajawea is married, a mother, and has been taken from her Shoshone people. She has been asked to join Lewis and Clark in their expedition to explore the land from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean. As a translator, peacemaker, caretaker, and guide, young Sacajawea alone will make the historic journey of Lewis and Clark possible.


This captivating novel, which is told in alternating points of view - by Sacajawea herself and by William Clark - is a unique blend of history and humanity. It provides an intimate glimpse into what it would have been like to witness firsthand this fascinating time in our history. This is Sacajawea's legendary journey . . .

"[An] intelligent, elegantly written novel." - School Library Journal

"A fascinating, measured blend of cultural perspectives." - Booklist

"The greatest strength of the novel . . . is Sacajawea's voice, enhanced by the lyrical repetition of traditional storytelling. . . . The author [creates] characters who are both lifelike and compelling, at a fascinating juncture in history." - Publishers Weekly

Taken from the back cover.