Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
3.9
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
4368
Points per Word
0.000229
Page Count
40
Points per Page
0.025
Description
Set in 1804, the story follows Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their mixed crew as they embark on the historic expedition west of the Mississippi. The narrative dramatizes the relentless challenges they face dangerous rivers, rugged terrain, and scarce supplies while exploring how the leaders strive to give every member a voice in decision-making despite the era's limited rights. Vivid scenes bring to life the courage, teamwork, and conflict that defined the Lewis and Clark journey.