Homes in the Wilderness: A Pilgrim's Journal of Plymouth Plantation in 1620
Author: Brown et al., Margaret Wise
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Description
Homes in the Wilderness: A Pilgrim's Journal of Plymouth Plantation in 1620 is a modern translation of the journal kept by Governor William Bradford and other Mayflower passengers. The book describes the Pilgrims' landing on Cape Cod, their search for a suitable homesite, and their first encounters with Native Americans. It also details the challenges they faced in building the settlement at Plymouth and their experiences during the first years in the New World.
Quick Summary
The journal comes alive through the eyes of real Pilgrims, showing the messy, dangerous, and sometimes funny reality of building a new home in an unfamiliar land where everything tries to kill you. Kids will be drawn into the drama of nearly freezing to death, narrowly escaping starvation, and forming unlikely friendships with people who didn't speak the same language. If your kid loves "I Survived" books or enjoys stories about survival and discovery, they'll be completely hooked by this real-life adventure. This is perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 (ages 9-12) who are looking for a shorter, approachable read that feels like an exciting documentary come to life.