William Meriwether Miller has to go on a long trip with his divorced dad along the Lewis and Clark trail. No way! Who would like that?! But along the way, Will learns many new things, about his father and the trip, and his experiences include having an encounter with a bear and meeting a friendly part-Indian named Ollie.
The Courage Test
By James Preller
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 2 - 5 | n/a | 4.4 | 33859 |
Will has no choice. His father drags him along on a wilderness adventure in the footsteps of legendary explorers Lewis and Clark--whether he likes it or not. All the while, Will senses that something about this trip isn't quite right.
Along the journey, Will meets fascinating strangers and experiences new thrills, including mountain cliffs, whitewater rapids, and a heart-hammering bear encounter.
It is a journey into the soul of America's past, and the meaning of family in the future. In the end, Will must face his own, life-changing test of courage.
A father-and-son journey along the Lewis and Clark Trail--from Fort Mandan to the shining sea--offers readers a genre-bending blend of American history, thrilling action, and personal discovery.
This title has Common Core connections.
Publisher: Square Fish
ISBN-13: 9781250093936
ISBN-10: 1250093937
Published on 10/31/2017
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 240