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K-3
Illustrated by
Frané Lessac.
Clear text (playing second fiddle to the art) describes the 1620 journey from England and the difficulties of establishing a home in the New World. Gouache paintings in deep hues interpret the oft-told story with a folk-art feel; images capturing the ocean voyage, especially one depicting a small ship in the desolate nighttime sea, are particularly arresting. Timeline. Bib.