A Journey to the New World

Part of the Dear America series

A young girl braves a perilous voyage to a new world, seeking hope and friendship amidst adversity.

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192 pages· 900L

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Twelve-year-old Mem Whipple embarks on a daunting 65-day journey aboard the Mayflower, bound for the New World. As she faces harsh conditions and the unknown, Mem's courage shines through. She tends to the sick and searches for friendship in a land filled with challenges. Will her spirit endure in this unforgiving new home? Discover the trials and triumphs of a young pioneer in a story that brings history to life.

From the publisher

The bestselling beloved Dear America series returns in a stunning new deluxe paperback. Newbery Honor author Kathryn Lasky’s acclaimed addition to the series, A Journey to the New World, brings the story of the Mayflower to life. This beautifully updated package is perfect for celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!Twelve-year-old Remember “Mem” Patience Whipple is headed for the New World with her parents on a grueling 65-day journey onboard the Mayflower.Once they reach land, and despite the harsh conditions, Mem is fearless and leaps headfirst into her new life, helping to care for the sick in her new home and searching for friends to call her own.The Dear America series transformed the way millions of readers learned about American history. These new editions will be beautifully packaged as deluxe paperbacks with foil and are perfect for a new generation of readers.

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