Sacagawea: Girl of the Shining Mountains

by Peter Roop, Connie Roop

Sacagawea describes how, at the age of sixteen, she becomes part of Lewis and Clark's Journey of Discovery expedition. Reprint.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Native American

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1900

About the author

Peter Roop is an award-winning author and educator who has written over one hundred children’s books including biographies, novels, humor, picture books, and science books. Seven of his books are Reading Rainbow books, including the Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie. In 2013, the Wisconsin Library Association recognized Peter and his wife, Connie Roop, as Notable Wisconsin Authors for their body of work, and Peter has been named a Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year. The Roops live in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Reviews

[Sivens Glaude ¿(*_^)? · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Girl of the Shining Mountains

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Sacagawea:
Girl of the Shining Mountains

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Thank you Peter and Connie Roop!

[MattandCathy Brandley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good short historical novel

[Bright Lotus · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a brave woman!

[Breanna Suhoversnik · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun read aloud to pair with our study of American history. It was unique in that it's written as though Sacagawea is telling her life story to her son, Pomp.

[gabrielle · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm unclear on when this was actually published - the book overview here on goodreads says "first published in 1900" which makes more sense than a publication date in this century. It feels really outdated.

This is definitely an elementary-school level book, and glosses over a whole lot of how Sacagawea came to be involved with the mission. There are definitely some Christian overtones (eg she's expected to obey her "husband") which to me are not appropriate for kids of this age.

[Miss Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

gr 5-8 178pgs


Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804-6. Sacagawea describes her experiences on the expedition to her young son Pomp as he prepares to go and live with Captain Clark. This story provides one explanation as to why Sacagawea wanted to go on the expedition and why she chose not to remain with her brother when she was reunited with him.

The other historical fiction books about the expedition seem to be more focused on survival than on how the characters felt about their experiences. I found the characters, as described in this version, easier to relate to.

[Carolynne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fictional account of the life of Sacagawea, as she tells it to her (real) son, Pomp. The book is written from her point of view, but because she left no written records, the book is largely based on the journals of Lewis and Clark during the expedition to find the Pacific Ocean in 1805-6. Obviously any account of her thoughts and feelings is pure guesswork on the part of the Roops.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

Definitely a Juvenile lit read. I found it pretty boring in parts. Though it gave a good overview of the expedition and Sacagawea which I liked. I felt like the story telling aspect wasn't as riveting as it could have been. It was like reading the outline of a book instead of the actual book and you're waiting for the detail.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

good book

[Kenyan · Rating 4 out of 5]

the whole book is a story. Sacagawea is telling the story of her "trip" with Lewis and Clark, to her son.

[WSL Library]

missing

[Marissa Hughes · Rating 4 out of 5]

great history book about Sacagawea.

[SouthWestZippy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A biography of Sacagawea for grades 4-6. GREAT book. Quick and easy read.