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A boy and his family endure a difficult nine‑week journey across the ocean to the New Plymouth Colony. Their arrival at Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts sets the stage for facing the harsh first winter together.
The book follows their struggles and resilience as they adapt to new surroundings, work together, and learn the realities of life in the early American colonies.
Set against the backdrop of early colonial history, the narrative captures the challenges of pioneer life, the daily hardships of survival, and the spirit of perseverance that defined the first settlers in Massachusetts.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jean Van Leeuwen
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