Plymouth Pioneers

American Adventure #2

by Colleen L. Reece

Twelve-year-old John and his ten-year-old sister experience hardship and adventure when they arrive at Plymouth Colony.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Childrens, Middle Grade, Christian, Fiction, Chapter Books

144 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1998

About the author

COLLEEN L. REECE writes under the pen name Connie Loraine and is one of Heartsong's most popular authors. Colleen learned to read beneath the rays of a kerosene lamp. The kitchen, dining room, and her bedroom in her home near the small logging town of Darrington, Washington, were once a one-room schoolhouse where her mother taught all eight grades! An abundance of love for God outweighed the lack of electricity or running water and provided the basis for many of Colleen's 140+ books.

Her rigid "refuse to compromise" stance has helped sell more than 6 million copies that help spread the good news of repentance, forgiveness, and salvation through Christ. Colleen helped launch Barbour Publishing's Romance Reader flip books, the American Adventure series, and her own Juli Scott Super Sleuth Christian teen mystery series. In 1998 Colleen was inducted into the HeartSong Hall of Fame in recognition for her contribution to Heartsong's success.

Reviews

[cloudyskye · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not the targeted age group for this, obviously. Still enjoyed it, the Mayflower pilgrims' first year or so in America as experienced by (ficticious and pre-teen) John and Sarah Smythe.
Must definitely revisit Plimoth Plantation near Boston!

[Angela Pilcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

We enjoyed this book. John gets himself into trouble and we can all learn about the consequences of poor choices.

[Katelin K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reality of living in early America including death and disease. May not be appropriate for little kids but my eight year old enjoyed it too.

[sincerely · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating by 8 year old boy

[Marius B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Previously in the series: The Mayflower Adventure (#1)

Going through the winter of 1620 and then on into 1621, Plymouth Pioneers continues in following the Smythe family and their fellow pilgrims as they
-begin to build up Plymouth Colony,
-struggle with the heavy feeling of isolation from the world (though God is with them!)
-face sickness and hunger that affect their already dwindling numbers,
-and make peace with the nearby Indians.

Historical figures involved in the story include: William Bradford, John Bradford, Capt. Miles Standish, Samoset, and Squanto.

Next up in the series: Dream Seekers (The American Adventure #3)

[Stephanie Ziebarth · Rating 4 out of 5]

My children and I enjoyed reading together about the Pilgrims as they settled Plymouth. Reading the simple stories in this series has enhanced our study of standard history textbooks. We agreed this morning that more fully understanding the trials of the Pilgrims has made us more excited about Thanksgiving this year.