What reading level is Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails)?

Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails) by Dona Smith is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails) appropriate for?

Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails)?

Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails) have any content warnings?

Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails) has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails)?

Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails) by Dona Smith is 137 pages.

Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails)

Dona Smith

Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dona Smith

Illustrated by Guy Francis

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Seaman isn’t just any dog—he’s a champion swimmer who wins a spot on one of America’s greatest adventures! Traveling across wild rivers and unknown lands, this brave Newfoundland proves that sometimes the best explorers have four paws. His courage changes history in ways you’d never expect.

Themes

Animals - DogsHistorical - Exploration & DiscoveriesHistorical - United States - 19th CenturyFriendship Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows Seaman, a Newfoundland dog, as he joins Meriwether Lewis on the legendary Lewis and Clark expedition. The story highlights themes of exploration, friendship, and adventure appropriate for ages 9-12, with no intense content. It provides an engaging way for children to learn about 19th-century American history through the eyes of a loyal animal companion.