The Voyage of the Mayflower cover

The Voyage of the Mayflower

Author: Lassieur, Allison

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.6
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2044
Points per Word 0.000245
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This graphic novel recounts the story of the passengers aboard the Mayflower who traveled to North America in 1620 and arrived at Plymouth, Massachusetts. The book follows the colonists' journey, their reasons for leaving England, and how they established the Plymouth Colony. It is written for middle grade readers at a reading level of 3.6.

Quick Summary

The graphic novel format transforms the 1620 voyage into a visual adventure, showing the Pilgrims battling raging storms and starting from zero in a wild new land. Kids will love flipping through the dramatic illustrations that capture the fear, hope, and determination of passengers who left everything behind for a mysterious new world. If your kid devours graphic novels like the "Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales" series, they'll be hooked on this action-packed story of survival and new beginnings. Perfect for readers in grades 4-6 who enjoy history with real human drama.