My travels with Capts. Lewis and Clark by George Shannon
Kate McMullan
My travels with Capts. Lewis and Clark by George Shannon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kate McMullan
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you were just sixteen and suddenly found yourself exploring unknown lands with the famous Lewis and Clark expedition? Imagine facing wild bears, navigating dangerous rivers, and meeting mysterious tribes all while keeping a journal of your incredible journey. But with every step into the wilderness, danger grows — will George Shannon survive the adventure?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fictional journal recounts the true adventures of sixteen-year-old George Shannon during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Filled with historical details and thrilling encounters such as wildlife dangers and interactions with Native American tribes, the book combines adventure with educational content suitable for middle-grade readers. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and historical cultural depictions.
Why we rated My travels with Capts. Lewis and Clark by George Shannon 11LP
My travels with Capts. Lewis and Clark by George Shannon is written at a Level 6 reading level across 280 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My travels with Capts. Lewis and Clark by George Shannon works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate My travels with Capts. Lewis and Clark by George Shannon as 11LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, My travels with Capts. Lewis and Clark by George Shannon explores adventure, historical, biography, friendship, and exploration — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, historical, biography.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780060081010
- Pages
- 280
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction