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Across the Wide Dark Sea: The Mayflower Journey
A small boy and his father set sail from England in 1620, on the Mayflower which carried nearly 100 passengers across the ocean to a new life. Leeuwen tells how this small group of immigrants faced the unknown terrors of a strange new country. Based on actual records of one of the Mayflower's passengers. Full-color illustrations.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
October 1st 1995
by Dial
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This is a wonderful story about the settlers who came to the New World on the Mayflower. I love that the story is told from the perspective of a young boy and that the narrative is based on actual records.
I was elated to see that the story of how my ancestor, John Howland, fell overboard, managed to grab a topsail halyard that was trailing in the water, and was hauled back aboard safely is mentioned. He isn't mentioned by name, but it's a famous story about him. There are several websites that...more
I was elated to see that the story of how my ancestor, John Howland, fell overboard, managed to grab a topsail halyard that was trailing in the water, and was hauled back aboard safely is mentioned. He isn't mentioned by name, but it's a famous story about him. There are several websites that...more
This story is based on the events of the Mayflower passengers who sailed from Plymouth England and named their American settlement Plymouth Plantation (Cape Cod). William Bradford wrote about the experience. This story is told from the point of view of a 9 year old on the ship. William was the leader of the religious group known as "separatists" who left England looking for religious freedom. Squanto walked into Plymouth Plantation one day saying "Welcome'. He was captured by an English sea capt...more
Historically accurate, interesting picture book of the perilous journey in 1620. The descriptions of the crowded, smelly, leaking ship, the seasickness and the barren landscape they found when they arrive adds cred to the Pilgrims courage and determination. Soft and somber illustrations perfectly match the tone of the story. A Thanksgiving must.
Jean Van Leeuwen writes fantastic picture books for children. Serious, intelligent, yet also interesting, this book tells about the perilous Mayflower journey and the Pilgrims' first hard year in the new land. Thomas Allen illustrates with lovely pastels. Great for grades K on up.
Mommy Says: Jean Van Leeuwen writes fantastic picture books. Serious, intelligent, yet also interesting, this book tells about the perilous Mayflower journey and the Pilgrims' first hard year in the new land. Thomas Allen illustrates with lovely pastels. Great for grades K on up.
Dec 12, 2007
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Written by Jean Van Leeuwen, illustrated by Thomas B. Allen, published by Dial, copyright year 1995.
Summary: Told from the viewpoint of a nine year old boy who sails on the Mayflower to the New World. Touches on the hard winter, getting help from friendly Indians, the difficult journey at sea, disease and death, etc.
Response: The illustrations and layout of the book give the impression of an aged document. This would be a great read aloud book for Thanksgiving. It describes the hardships and j...more
that the mayflower had leaks and a bunch of people were sick and that they found new land and named it the Plymouth Colony
Great book about a boy and his family coming to America. Use it to get kids interested in Colonial times.
Mommy says: Jean Van Leeuwen writes fantastic picture books. Serious, intelligent, yet also interesting, this book tells about the perilous Mayflower journey and the Pilgrims' first hard year in the new land. Thomas Allen illustrates with lovely pastels. Great for grades K on up.
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