Book: Our America…The Pilgrim Adventure
Author: Susan Kilbride
Ages: 10 and up
Subject: American History
Format: American history taught in story form.
Uses: Read aloud, student private reading
Book Description:
Finn and Ginny’s parents are lost back in time, and the two young twins have decided to go back to early America to find them. Their search takes the twins to the Mayflower where they discover that the Pilgrims had far more adventures than they had ever realized. This first book in the Our America series is designed to teach the real story of the Pilgrims in such a fun way that the reader won’t even realize that it’s educational. “The Pilgrim Adventure” is based on actual accounts written by the Pilgrims themselves, and kids who read this book will find that by the end of the story they may know more about the Pilgrim’s adventures than their parents do.
My Thoughts:
The book is for children ages 10 and up, however, if you use the book as read aloud do not be afraid to introduce it to a younger crowd. It is a book that is appealing to children due to the fast pace and fantasy element of time travel. The characters are well developed and easy to like. It appeals to both parents and children because of the historical accuracy of the book. The historical appeal makes this book a perfect addition to your studies on American history. My children were able to retain so much more information in this format than a simple text. I am never a fan of entertainment over education but this book does not fall into that. The book is fun and contains fantasy, yet the historical accuracy and overall feel of the story give it the perfect blend of entertainment and education.