Dash

Written by Kate Klimo · Illustrated by Tim Jessell

A young dog named Dash travels with his master and other English colonists to the New World, where they establish the Plymouth Colony and interact with the local Wampanoag tribe.

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160 pages· 17,186 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 630L

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Join Dash, a springer spaniel, and Mercy, a mastiff, as they sail with their master, John Goodman, on the Mayflower. Experience the Pilgrims' perilous journey and the first Thanksgiving through their eyes. As the colonists forge friendships with the Wampanoag, Dash and Mercy witness history unfold. Will their adventure in the New World bring hope or hardship? Discover the untold stories of courage and camaraderie in this unique canine perspective on a pivotal moment in history.

From the publisher

A dog’s-eye view of the Mayflower voyage and the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Colony! English springer spaniel Dash and his furry friend Mercy–a mastiff–travel with their master, John Goodman, in search of the New World. Taken from the pages of history, this Dog Diary follows the story of the colonists whom we now call Pilgrims, from their sixty-six-day voyage at sea to the celebration of their first harvest with the Wampanoag Indians who become their friends and advisors. With realistic black-and-white illustrations by Tim Jessell and an appendix including information about the Mayflower, Plymouth Colony, springer spaniels, and the primary sources on which the book is based, this is historical fiction that dog-loving middle graders–and educators–can be truly thankful for!

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