"The journey of the Mayflower, though it was hundreds of years ago, remains as topical as ever as the first American immigration story. This book is a fictional yet tightly researched account of the life of an 8-year-old girl riding across the ocean with her family into the unknown. Fact boxes on every spread provide succinct history lessons that contextualize the events, people, and lifestyle chronicled in each journal entry. Maps and illustrations provide further graphic explanation to engage young readers.".