by: Margaret B. Pumphrey
Revised and Edited by: Michael J. McHugh

Written in short stories this book explores the Pilgrims' religious oppression in England, their escape to Holland and eventual crossing to America on the Mayflower, as well as their early days in New England. Based on historical fact, the stories are filled with details of everyday life and vivid characterizations of Pilgrim families as they struggle to maintain their faith in the New World.
-- from editor review

REVIEW
We enjoyed reading this book during/after meals as we studied the Pilgrims and Native Americans. The stories are short but exciting(easy to capture and hold attention!). They present the Pilgrims' experiences mostly through the lives of children. Most of the stories have comprehension questions at the end if you choose to use them. Probably 3rd grade and above could read these stories independently without any problem.

This is a sweet book. The stories are short and easy to read in small bursts. However, perhaps the thing I liked best about it is that the author strives to show how the Pilgrims' faith in God enabled them to overcome numerous hardships.
A great story to read at Thanksgiving.