Sacagawea: Girl of the Shining Mountains

A Perilous Journey: At age eleven, Sacagawea was kidnapped by an enemy tribe, forced into slavery, and later married off to a fur trader more than twice her age. Now at sixteen, she’s about to become an integral part of one of the greatest events in United States history-the Journey of Discovery led by Lewis and Clark. Come join Sacagawea on her eyewitness account as she serves as interpreter and guide and survives dangerous adventures as the Lewis and Clark expedition treks through the wilderness. “…this novel is most memorable for the flesh-and-blood Shoshoni woman who emerges from its pages. Sacagawea is revealed as a complex personality: a protective mother, a skilled navigator, and a brave negotiator who often saves the expedition from disaster. Her unique insight energizes this story and lifts it beyond mere adventure.” -- School Library Journal