A Journey to the New World facts for kids
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Original 1996 release cover
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| Author | Kathryn Lasky |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Dear America |
| Genre | young adult fiction |
| Publisher | Scholastic, Inc |
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September 1, 1996 |
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| Followed by | The Winter of Red Snow |
Imagine sailing across a huge ocean in a tiny ship, heading for a brand new land! That's the adventure you'll find in A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower, 1620. This exciting historical novel is the first book in the popular Dear America series. It tells the story of a young girl named Remember Patience Whipple. She is traveling from England to the New World aboard the famous ship, the Mayflower, in 1620.
The Story of Patience Whipple
This book is written like a diary, so you get to read Patience's personal thoughts and feelings. She is on a long and challenging journey with her family. Her father, Mr. Whipple, is very good at fixing things. Her mother, Mam, and her little sister, Blessing, are also with her.
Patience also has a friend named Hummy on the Mayflower. Hummy's mother has passed away, so her father takes care of her. This makes Hummy's father feel very sad sometimes. The story follows Patience and her companions as they face the difficulties of life at sea. They are all hoping for a new beginning in a new land.
