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Twelve-year-old Samuel Collier is a lowly commoner on the streets of London. When he becomes the page of Captain John Smith and boards the Susan Constant, bound for the New World, his good fortune is undeniable. However, his imagination of the lush Virginia shore and the beautiful but forbidding land soon clash with reality. The stormy journey and initial contact with the native people are challenging, but as he learns the language of the Algonquian Indians and observes Captain Smith's wise diplomacy, Samuel begins to see that he can be whoever he wants to be in this new land. This novel blends historical fiction with elements of adventure and character development, making it a compelling tale of growth and discovery.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Elisa Carbone
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