Dear America: A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple by Kathryn Lasky

Lasky, Kathryn Dear America: A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple 192 pgs. Scholastic, 2010. Sexual Content-G; Violence-G; Language-G. $12.99. A part of the Dear America series, this particular book focuses on the the journey from Europe to the New World on the Mayflower. It also focuses on what early life was like for the pilgrims. These books are a wonderful way for students to learn more about these specific times in American history. The writers' stories make past events come alive for the readers and help instill a greater appreciation for our predecessors. Also included at the back of each book is a historical note about the time period as well as reproductions of important documents and paintings during that era. The only downside to these books are the new covers they are coming out with. The new covers take away from the diary feel and look too modern...hate the new look but love the stories within. EL/MS-ESSENTIAL. Whitney, Library-Teacher. 
(This is the old cover)