The Mayflower Secret: William Bradford (Trailblazer Books #26) [Paperback]

Dave Jackson (Author), Neta Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Elizabeth Tilley's parents did not survive the Mayflower's trip to America, and she is on her own. But what about the secret she has held since the fateful night when William Bradford's young wife disappeared? Ages 8-12.

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About the Author

Dave and Neta Jackson are a full-time husband/wife writing team who have authored and co-authored many books on marriage and family, the church, relationships, and other subjects. Their books for children include the TRAILBLAZER series and Hero Tales, volumes I,II, III, and IV. The Jacksons make their home in Evanston, Illinois.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (May 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764220101
• ISBN-13: 978-0764220104
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #651,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good historical fiction for young readers., December 17, 2004

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This review is from: The Mayflower Secret: William Bradford (Trailblazer Books #26) (Paperback)

When thirteen-year-old Elizabeth Tilley and her parents board the Mayflower in 1620, they have high hopes for a better life in the New World. Although they are not Puritan Separatists like many of the passengers, the Tilleys have few economic opportunities in England. But after a long and difficult sea voyage, the Mayflower arrives in Cape Cod in the dead of winter. On deck one night, Elizabeth sees Dorothy Bradford, one of the other passengers, standing by the railing, but tells no one. The next morning, Dorothy has disappeared, presumed drowned. Elizabeth feels terrible guilt and is determined to hide her secret, fearing blame. Soon after, both of Elizabeth's parents die from disease. Elizabeth feels all alone, without family and with few friends, and burdened by the terrible secret she hides.

This was a good historical novel about the voyage on the Mayflower and the settling of Plymouth colony. Elizabeth Tilley was a real passenger on the Mayflower, and the authors did a good job at imagining what her life might have been like in the first years of the colony. I would recommend this book to young readers who enjoy stories about Colonial America and the Pilgrims.