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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2008
Gr 2-5 The epic tale of the Pilgrims' first year at the Plymouth settlement is told in verse. Beginning with the "Mayflower"'s journey across the ocean and concluding with the three-day harvest celebration and feast, the struggles and successes of the year are described. Each good turn of events is commemorated with a "Thanks be to God]" appropriate to the Pilgrims' religious motives. The difficult journey and early loss of lives are mentioned along with the discovery of the cleared Patuxet fields and baskets of corn. Squanto, "this wise, cleve...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
"This is the <i>Mayflower</i>, sturdy and strong. / Her sails skim the skies as she journeys along." Lilting rhymes pre...Log In or Sign Up to Read More