Books like Almost home by Wendy Lawton
Set against the real historical backdrop of the Mayflower’s journey from Holland to the New Plymouth Colony in 1620, the story follows teenage Mary Chilton as she joins the English Separatists on a perilous sea voyage. Along the way she confronts the physical and emotional hardships of travel, while her growing faith is put to the test. The narrative explores the courage and resilience of the pilgrims as they face uncertainty, illness, and the daunting promise of a new life in America.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Wendy Lawton
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