A review by jupton720
A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower, 1620 by Kathryn Lasky

4.0

While going through some of my stuff at my parents home, I found this book. I remember it being the first book in the Dear America series (a great series to introduce girls to important events in American history). While the language and events in the book are not entirely accurate, it's a good introduction to teaching young girls about the Mayflower and the history of the Pilgrims. Not unlike the American Girls series, these books can be used as a great teaching tool, and a way to get girls interested in history (and historical fiction as well). I especially like the notes and historical illustrations they have at the back of the book. I hope that the publishers are continuing with this series.