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

A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple

Dear America #1

Kathryn Lasky

173 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

Twelve-year-old Mem presents a diary account of the trip she and her family made on the Mayflower in 1620 and their first year in the New World.

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Moods

adventurous 75%
sad 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.52

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