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spectralcas's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
apstatler's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
theblessedeveryday's review against another edition
3.0
Short historical novel for upper elementary. After losing their mother, three children seek their father who awaits them in Jamestown. A quick read of survival and bravery.
duchessofreadin's review against another edition
5.0
Amanda and her siblings are in London with their sick mother while their father builds a new life for them in America. While they wait for word to join him, things are not going according to plan for the family. Their mother dies after being sick, and the children are left to wonder what is going to happen. When the kind doctor takes them in and helps realize their dream of joining their father, the adventure truly begins.
Hold onto your hats as we sail the ocean blue and the many adventures the kiddos will have crossing the ocean!
This is a great read for kids! Quick and easy!
Hold onto your hats as we sail the ocean blue and the many adventures the kiddos will have crossing the ocean!
This is a great read for kids! Quick and easy!
cassroberts89's review
3.0
I mean… I’m not quite the target age level/reading level. So there’s that. I thought this was a sweet, sad story that does a great job giving a glimpse of what it might have been like for a child making the big move to the “New World” from Europe. I found it just a little bit boring though. I get that it is meant for an earlier reader, but it still didn’t grab my attention very well. It was very much, “this happened, then this happened.” There was a lot more telling rather than showing.
My daughter says, “It was pretty good. It’s not very slow, and there are some good cliff hangers in it. But I’m not sure it’s my style. I like fast-paced adventure books.”
FYI: I read this along with my 10yo as an assigned reader for homeschool. It does line up very nicely with our unit on Jamestown.
My daughter says, “It was pretty good. It’s not very slow, and there are some good cliff hangers in it. But I’m not sure it’s my style. I like fast-paced adventure books.”
FYI: I read this along with my 10yo as an assigned reader for homeschool. It does line up very nicely with our unit on Jamestown.
michellewatson's review against another edition
4.0
This is historical fiction for, like, first or second graders, which is not all that common in the world of chapter books. This would make a great easy reader for an older kid who needs reading support. The chapters are short and the story moves quickly.
It’s the story of a 10-year-old-ish girl who must take responsibility for her younger brother and sister. Their father was part of the Jamestown settlement, and their mother stayed behind with them in England, intending to follow him with the kids when he sent word that it was safe to come. But, she sickens and dies, leaving the kids dependent upon the goodwill of the mistress of the house in which they work. The protagonist has to decide what to do next.
This book is positively stripped of anything extraneous. But, there’s a lot left to fuel thought (and discussion) with any kid who can grasp the subject matter.
It’s the story of a 10-year-old-ish girl who must take responsibility for her younger brother and sister. Their father was part of the Jamestown settlement, and their mother stayed behind with them in England, intending to follow him with the kids when he sent word that it was safe to come. But, she sickens and dies, leaving the kids dependent upon the goodwill of the mistress of the house in which they work. The protagonist has to decide what to do next.
This book is positively stripped of anything extraneous. But, there’s a lot left to fuel thought (and discussion) with any kid who can grasp the subject matter.
coffeeinhand's review against another edition
5.0
I read this with my 8 year old daughter and 10 year old niece to supplement their studies of Jamestown and life of the colonists.
I thought it was well written.
My two girls enjoyed it. They loved the little mystery woven throughout about the door knocker.
I thought it was well written.
My two girls enjoyed it. They loved the little mystery woven throughout about the door knocker.
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
3.0
An inventive historical story for children. Good writing!
anygivenmemory's review against another edition
2.0
Not my cup of tea. Read this as a part of my son's homeschool reading.