First published 2008
The Mayflower sets sail from England, carrying the Pilgrims on a perilous voyage across the Atlantic. Beset by storms and shortages, the exhausted travelers finally reach the rugged coast of Massachusetts. They must build a settlement from scratch, facing harsh winters, dwindling provisions, and conflict with the local Wampanoag tribe. Through perseverance and unexpected alliances, the Pilgrims establish a precarious foothold in the New World, laying the foundation for the United States.
Genres: biography, history, historical-fiction, american
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: founding-fathers, perseverance
Setting: Massachusetts
Period: 1600-1750, New Plymouth, 1620-1691
368 pages · Paperback · Puffin Books