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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1950 · Est. 22 min read-aloud
The Thanksgiving Story
By Alice Dalgliesh, Helen Sewell (Illustrator)
Pilgrims face hunger and cold in a new world. Can they survive with unexpected help?
32 pages· 2,817 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Aboard the Mayflower, the Hopkins family seeks a new life, but the New World brings harsh trials. As hunger and sickness threaten their colony, the Pilgrims must rely on the Native Americans' aid. Will they endure the first year and celebrate a bountiful harvest? Discover the origins of Thanksgiving in this captivating tale of survival and hope.
From the publisher
In this festive Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, Alice Dalgiesh brings to life the origin of the Thanksgiving holiday for readers of all ages.
Giles, Constance and Damaris Hopkins are all passengers aboard the crowded Mayflower, journeying to the New World to start a new life. Things get a little more cramped when their baby brother Oceanus is born during the passage. However, when they arrive, there are even worse challenges to face as the Pilgrims are subjected to hunger, cold, and sickness that put their small colony in great danger. With the help of the Native Americans though, they might just be able to survive their first year in this strange land—and have a November harvest to celebrate for generations!
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At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 2,817
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 610L
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