P. J. Lynch, the Irish artist and illustrator of children's books, has written a compelling account of the larger story of the Mayflower. His meticulous watercolour and gouache illustrations imbue the pages with cinematic energy.
Leaving the docks of London on the Mayflower as an indentured servant to Pilgrim John Carver, John Howland little knew that he was embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. By his great good fortune, John survived falling overboard on the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, and he earned his keep ashore by helping to scout a safe harbour and landing site for his bedraggled and ill shipmates. Would his luck continue to hold amid the dangers and adversity of the Pilgrims’ lives in New England?
P.J. Lynch captures this pivotal moment in American history in precise and exquisite detail, from the light on the froth of a breaking wave to the questioning voice of a teen in a new world.
Short chapters with straightforward titles chronologically segment a familiar story that has been personalized through stunning artwork and insightful storytelling said Publishers Weekly in a starred review
Suited for ages 7 - 10.
