On the Mayflower
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1996

On the Mayflower

By Kate Waters, Russ Kendall (Illustrator)

Two young travelers face a perilous voyage to the New World alone.

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40 pages
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William, a twelve-year-old apprentice, and Ellen, a seven-year-old passenger, embark on the Mayflower's treacherous journey to the New World. As they navigate the dangers of the sea without their families, their unexpected friendship becomes a lifeline. Will they endure the trials of the voyage and find hope in a new land? Discover the challenges and adventures that await them on this historic passage.

From the publisher

In color photographs taken on the modern-day reproduction of the colonial “Mayflower” ship, an action-packed adventure follows the journey of William Small and Ellen Moore, two children traveling from England to the New World without their families.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
Books about boatsBooks about historyBooks about Colonial and Revolutionary periodsBooks about 17th centuryBooks about Pilgrims
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
October 1, 1996
First published
January 1, 1996
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590673082

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