A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower, 1620 (Dear America Series)

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Wonderful Book!.......2007-09-23

I've read almost all of the Dear America series! These are excellent books to read to nursing home patients!

These books take you into the past; into the lives of the people of the time period.

Patience Whipple showed profound courage and strength by overcoming heartbreaking odds to survive.

Highly recommend this book!

Five Stars.......2007-08-08

A wonderful beginning to the Dear America Series. Remember Patience Whipple better known as Mem is a twelve year old girl on the Mayflower with her parents and little sister Blessing. Set up in a diary form Mem writes about the voyage, her new friend Hummy and her experiences on the Mayflower and the first couple months at Plymouth Rock. She meets one of the Native Americans Squanto, experiences losing her new friend Hummy, her mother's illness and death, and her father's remarriage. Kathryn Lasky made Mem such a delightful and wonderful girl and paints a vivid picture of life on the Mayflower and at Plymouth Rock.

Blast from the past with a pilgrim girl.......2006-08-05

Remember Patience Whipple is a pilgrim child on the Mayflower. When Remember comes ashore, things get tough. Lots of people are dying, including a member of her family, and it's harder still when her best friend has to go back to Holland. I first saw the movie version of this book, and I just had to read it. After a slow beginning, it gets better and better. This is not quite as good as the other "Dear America" books that I have enjoyed--but like the other books, this one made me feel as though I was back in the past with the characters.

Pretty Good Look at Pilgrim Life.......2006-06-01

This is a pretty good book about a pilgrim girl coming to America in the early 17th century. I give it four stars because even though the writing is descriptive and well-paced, the main character is too headstrong and stereotypical for me. Also, I didn't feel any really strong emotions while reading this book. However, I do recommend it as a beginner for the series because it is set before any of the other books in the series.

A View of the Unexplored Fronteir.......2006-01-20

The book A Journey to the New World is the fictional yet accurate account of the pilgrims' settlement in America, the new world, to be free from the king's religious oppression. The story is told in diary form, through young Remember Patience Whipple, making it easier for younger readers to comprehend but benefit in full. The book is the beginning of a new nation, an unexplored future of pain and suffering, joy and happiness. The book is finly illustrated; another great accomplishment by Kathryn Lasky.

Lovelock (The Mayflower Trilogy, Book 1)

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It's all about the ending
Incredibly Powerful
I loved Lovelock!
Hello... Where are the other two books.
A fairly good space opera

Lovelock (The Mayflower Trilogy, Book 1)
Orson Scott Card , and Kathryn H. Kidd
Manufacturer: Tor Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0312857322

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Lovelock is a capuchin monkey engineered to be the perfect servant--intelligent, agile, pliant, and devoted to his owner. He is a Witness--privileged to spend his days and nights observing the life of one of Earth's most brilliant scientists through digital recording devices behind his eyes. In his heart is the desire to please, not just to avoid the pain his owner can inflict with a word, but because he loves her.Lovelock is on a voyage he did not choose. What human would consider the feelings of a capuchin monkey, no matter how enhanced? But Lovelock is something special among Witnesses--he's a little smarter than most humans; smart enough to break through some of his conditioning. Smart enough to feel the bonds of slavery, and want freedom.

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It's all about the ending.......2005-10-04

I love Orson Scott Card and this book doesn't fail to deliver even though it is only half written by Card.

Without spoiling the book, I think it is safe to say Lovelock was wrong about Causo. It's the only logical way that the book could have been written.

Since Causo is not introduced until the very end, I don't think this information is going to spoil too much.

Les.

Incredibly Powerful.......2005-09-27

The setting for the novel "Lovelock" - first in a projected trilogy - is a massive 'ark' of a spacecraft departing the solar system to search for a new habitable planet. The real story is that of its title character, a capuchin monkey who's been genetically engineered to the point of human or above-human intelligence, and who serves as a 'witness', using implants to record the activities and lives of their human masters. Like all witnesses, Lovelock has had an innate affection for and loyalty to his 'master' programmed into him, hence the disturbing accuracy of his name. Even so, the monkey is astute enough to recognize what humanity is stepping towards here - 'slavery without shame' - by developing animals to human levels of intellect (or perhaps to the human Variety of intellect would be more appropriate; human society in the novel seems quite oblivious to the prospect that some animals might already have their own fairly high intelligences of a different perspective that's more suited to their individual life patterns) and engineering them to, in effect, like it. The terrifying thing is I can see this potentially happening, and possibly well before humanity is ready to attempt interstellar travel.

The unforseen catch is that Lovelock eventually grows to want his freedom. What though, could a single small monkey do about his situation? Given the vast mental capacities programmed into him (even among the enhanced witnesses Lovelock seems to be quite the intellectual prodigy) and the fact that it never seems to occur to any human that a mere animal could do anything But docilely serve them, the answer might be surprising.

The ending of this book is mind-blowing. Science Fiction has delivered some great endings of awe and discovery and revelation, but few that pack this kind of emotionally hammering punch. Few novels of any sort have delivered this kind of finale, where you can scarcely believe the words you're reading on the page. In terms of the science/ethics condundrums potentially faced in humanity's future (well actually I guess you might as well say the present in this day of advanced biotechnology, A.I., etc.) this is along the thoughtlines of works like "Frankenstein", "Jurassic Park", "Monkey Boy" or the prequel portions of "The Animatrix". A great - and emotionally turmultuous - gem of science fiction that could open a lot of eyes to the power of the SF field at its best; and to a host of real-life questions that are becoming more relevant day by day, as a possible future version of the human race is viewed through the eyes of one of their new slaves.

I loved Lovelock!.......2005-04-03

I have to say I'm biased, having been a huge Orson Scott Card fan for years. But in spite of the slight problems in this story, I loved it. I agree with other readers -- where are the second and third books?? You don't need the subtitle, "Mayflower Trilogy," to notice that there are loose threads that are obviously left for subsequent books to sort out.
I have re-read this book multiple times, and find myself speculating on whether the 2nd and 3rd books would be from Lovelock's point of view as well, or perhaps Diana's, Peter's, Neeraj's, or even Causo's.
We all know Orson Scott Card generally has more on his plate than he can handle at any one time. People have been pestering him for more books in the Alvin Maker saga. Until he came out with Shadow of the Giant, they waited impatiently for THAT. He has the feminist series featuring women of the Bible. AND he writes "other" books as well -- poetry, vaguely supernatural books (I don't know a better classification for Lost Boys and Homebody) and non-fiction as well. I expect he just doesn't have time to come back to little Lovelock and his pals on the Ark.
But I don't have to like it. Maybe if he and Katheryn Kidd already have the outline of the rest of the Lovelock saga, SHE could write it. I don't know if this is the solution, but the crew of the ark have been hanging around in limbo for SEVERAL years now, I think it's high time they were allowed to progress on their journey.

My vote is, READ MORE ORSON SCOTT CARD!!! He doesn't HAVE any books I DON'T recommend. And don't get caught up in any particular genre -- his historical fiction is just as well -thought out as his science fiction, so make sure you don't miss his book, Saints, for instance.

Hello... Where are the other two books........2005-02-12

I enjoyed this story, it had some uncomfortable monents but I still enjoyed it. I have been waiting for the rest of the "Mayflower Trilogy" for all the years since. What's up with that?

A fairly good space opera.......2004-06-16

The story reads well and remains interesting all the way to the end. There are no real cliff hangers although there is a little mystery about who is going to get murdered before the end of the novel. The story is told in diary form accounts written after most of the action in the story has occurred. The monkey talks about a murder that he has committed. There are a lot of dysfunctional people in the story at times any of them seems to be a good candidate for being murdered. It is actually these strongly annoying characters that made the story for me, they are well portrayed by the authors.

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K.A. Applegate, author of the wildly popular Animorphs books, begins a brand new series with a bang. In the gripping Mayflower Project, the first of the Remnants series, she establishes several diverse characters and the tensions and alliances between them and sets them on their way into the wild blue yonder. Hip lingo, faintly futuristic technologies, and kid-next-door characterizations draw readers in--the plot hooks 'em for good.

The cast of characters? A 14-year-old technogeek who calls himself Jobs after computer king Steve Jobs; the angry, aggressive son of America's African American woman president; a dreamy, psychic boy, adopted as a toddler from an orphanage in Chechnya; and a driven, strikingly beautiful, yet horribly disfigured girl who calls herself 2Face. The year is 2011 and these four, along with 76 others, are destined to meet on a hastily jerry-rigged shuttle whose sole aim is to leave Earth before the giant asteroid that is hurtling through space blows the planet to smithereens. Amid confusion, skepticism, and sheer panic as the world comes to terms with its impending, inevitable doom, the chosen few are whisked to Cape Canaveral to board a pitifully small, shabby steel tube NASA has optimistically named the Mayflower. They leave everything behind, including any hope of returning; vast, endless space is the only certainty in their future.

Applegate's hungry Animorphs fans, perhaps a little older now, will be thrilled with her latest series, knowing the 80 earth escapees have many, many riveting adventures ahead of them. After all, the sky's the limit. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter

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From K.A. Applegate, best-selling author of Animorphs and Everworld, comes a dark and powerful new series that begins with the end of Earth as we know it. The end of the world. Not something most people really think about. Not something we expect to ever really happen. But what if you found out that an asteroid the size of New Jersey was about to collide with the earth? What would you do? That¹s what Jobs is asking himself. The question he asked his family. And he certainly didn¹t expect the answer he got. He didn¹t expect that in a very short time he and his family would be a few of the lucky ones selected to board a revamped space shuttle. What happens when they get to where they¹re going‹if they make it there at all?

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Remnants .......2006-10-16

In the year 2011, a huge asteroid is heading straight for Earth... The Earth is going to blow up! Eight people have been chosen to survive the explosion. They are placed in booths, which make the people go into a state of hibernation. Then they are put on a spaceship and are on their way heading to a star that may be able to supply the needs to keep the human race alive. I would recommend this book to anyone that is in at least 3rd grade and is up for action.
The author, K.A. Applegate, does a good job making the voice of the story, because he looks at both of the sides of view, the people on the spaceship and on Earth. While the eighty people are on the spaceship, he still tells you about the people on Earth at the same time. "There's a full-fledged riot going on in half the cities in the county" (122).
So basically, if you think you are ready to read your favorite book and you're into action, then this is the book for you. I thought this was a very good book and would encourage you to read it. This is just the first book in the series and I believe there are 14 total. This is the only one I have read so far, but I plan to read the rest in the future.

Okay for teenagers, NOT for kids or pre-teens.......2006-05-31

Although I am hooked on this series myself, I will definitely not allow my ten year old son to read these books.

A few of the books were given to my son as a gift, since he loves the Animorphs series so much. I read books #1 through #5 before my son could and decided that this series is too mature for ANY 10 year old. Some of the scenes/mental images from the books further along in this series (the monsters of hell, man being skinned, etc) gave me the creeps (as well as a few nightmares), and I'm a FAN of horror/thrillers/science fiction.

I think this would be great for adults, especially if the series was combined into one large book. However, I do not understand why the author/publishers feel this is an appropriate series for ages 9 and over - have they read any of the books in the series besides the first one? My 10 year old will not be reading this series for quite a few more years!

"Two Whole Seconds To Sit Here And Chat.".......2006-05-20

This is a what if book. What if the world as you knew it was going to end. What if you along with eighty other people could be saved. How would you feel? What would you do? Well all of those questions are answered in this book.

In the first book of the series you are introduced to a group of people who will be leaving earth because an asteroid is about to hit.

If you like sci-fi then you'll adore this series.

Penny Lane

The Blast.......2006-04-24

I read the book Remnants: The Mayflower Project I liked the book and will definitely read the other books in the series. The book was about a time in the future when a huge meteor is going to kill all of the living things on earth including humans. In the book they send eighty humans into space to try to continue human life after the blast. Jobs, the main character faces problems while on earth and while in outer space. Read the book to find out what he faces and if they survive in outer space. I liked this book because of all the action and all the things that the characters get into. I think this book could have had less pages in it and it contained a lot of none useful information. I think this is mainly a boy book and this book is pretty easy read. I would recommend this book to people that like action and a lot of events in one book.

The Mayflower Project: A Story of the end of the World.......2006-01-19

This book takes place in the year 2011. There is an asteroid the size of Rohde Island that is going to hit the Earth. There is a Escape Pod to go to a new planet that is named the Mayflower. The only catch is that there is only enough room for 100 passengers on the Flight. There is no turning back and every thing will be left behind in the process. There is little time, so they must pack all of their belongings, and shove off.
This book had many good qualities. The author K.A. Applegate used a very sophisticated vocabulary, which kept you on the edge of your seat. I have to say that this is one of the best books that I have read, but that is comparing it to the few books that I have read. I think that this book would appeal to young teens that are looking for a Sci-Fi thriller.
There where few things that where unsatisfactory in this book. The major one being that the time line was horrifically fast passed and that threw you off a little bit if you weren't paying attention.
As a whole this was a wonderful book, and I can't wait to read the rest of the series!

The Plymouth Adventure: A Chronicle Novel of the Voyage of the Mayflower

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The Plymouth Adventure: A Chronicle Novel of the Voyage of the Mayflower
Ernest Gebler
Manufacturer: Doubleday
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000FMNDR0

Mayflower: The Voyage that Changed the World

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Storytelling filled with stereotypes and inaccuracies

Mayflower: The Voyage that Changed the World
Anthea Ballam
Manufacturer: O Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1903816386

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A thrilling, illustrated narrative based on contemporary accounts that recounts the lives and adventures of the people that made the voyage on the Mayflower in 1620.

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Storytelling filled with stereotypes and inaccuracies.......2007-01-24

So with that review title that I have used, how can this book not be rated as "Poor"? Simple: it is an entertaining and engaging narrative that will capture your attention while you breeze through it in a number of days (if not less). As a simple, scratch-the-surface introduction to the plight of the Scrooby Separatists, this work succeeds. That being said, this book is best viewed as a junior-high level introductory work. The reading is simple, the text and storytelling flowing, but the depth and accuracy of the information is questionable at best.

Without nitpicking or going into tremendous detail on the shortcomings of this work, I will offer up these few items as examples so that the reader of this review might realize that I am not out to unneccessarily disparage the author's work: 1.) signers of the Mayflower Compact; 2.)the death of Dorothy Bradford; 3.) the style of homes built in Plymouth; 4.) the circumstances of the first "Thanksgiving"; 5.) the illustrations. Even the casual scholar of the Plymouth "pilgrims" will see the glaring inaccuracies, contradictions, and misinterpretations regarding these 5 items (as well as the age-old stereotypes they perpetuate) that are found throughout the entire work.

Overall, it's a "good try" by the author, but certainly not a "must read" for any serious student of the Old Colony or its founders.

The Plimoth Adventure - Voyage of Mayflower

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An exquisite journey of sound.
Exquisite.
I always thought that the Pilgrims were boring,but they rock
Tape really helped set the mood for Thanksgiving
great way to teach kids with out them knowing

The Plimoth Adventure - Voyage of Mayflower

Manufacturer: Colonial Radio Theatre on the Air
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Binding: Audio Cassette

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ASIN: 1929244061

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From the actual pages of William Bradford's journal, this production details the Pilgrims' epic struggle to find religious freedom in the New World. Many people have heard of what these brave souls endured after they landed at Plimoth, now hear what persecution and betrayals led them to their fateful voyage!

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An exquisite journey of sound........2004-10-05

The writer, director, actors, composer, and musicians are in total control of their craft. The Plimoth Adventure seems to be a work of art. The actors are articulate, and it is easy to discern or understand every word. The music is a special treat, with a recurring theme, and a feeling distantly reminiscent of Vaughan Williams' "A Sea Symphony," and having the catchy pop sensibilities of Monteverdi's "Vespro della Beata Vergine." The background effects ring true, and these include sounds of ransacking, rowing, water rushing, snapping fires, raising anchors, background conversation in a tavern, seagulls, cannon fire, and a scary thunderstorm. The story, as related by a lively dialogue, concerns efforts of the dissenters to escape to Holland, soldiers in Holland threatening the dissenters, commentary regarding 12 years in Holland, plans to move to Virginia, problems with the Speedwell leaking, attempts to fix the Speedwell, and commentary on where to land in America, e.g., how to avoid shoals. An amusing episode concerns a ship employee who wanted to throw all the dissenters overboard, who got sick onboard and died, and who himself was thrown overboard.

Exquisite........2002-05-26

Obviously, the writer, director, actors, composer, and musicians are in total control of their craft. The Plimoth Adventure seems to be a work of art. The music is a special treat, with a recurring theme, and a feeling distantly reminiscent of Vaughan Williams' "A Sea Symphony," and having the catchy pop sensibilities of Monteverdi's "Vespro della Beata Vergine." The background effects ring true, and these include sounds of ransacking, rowing, water rushing, snapping fires, raising anchors, background conversation in a tavern, seagulls, cannon fire, and a scary thunderstorm. The story, as related by a lively dialogue, concerns efforts of the dissenters to escape to Holland, soldiers in Holland threatening the dissenters, commentary regarding 12 years in Holland, plans to move to Virginia, problems with the Speedwell leaking, attempts to fix the Speedwell, and commentary on where to land in America, e.g., how to avoid shoals. An amusing episode concerns a ship employee who wanted to throw all the dissenters overboard, who got sick onboard and died, and who himself was thrown overboard.

I always thought that the Pilgrims were boring,but they rock.......2002-05-13

In school, I did not enjoy the chapters about the Pilgrims. They were dry and boring. But, in this show I learned that they really did some brave things and I am kind of proud of them. Americans rock and so did the pigrims at Plymouth rock! (get it?)

Tape really helped set the mood for Thanksgiving.......1999-12-21

I have to admit that I am a real buff of historical fiction. While this tape is historically correct, it remains both exciting and fun. We listened to it over the Thanksgiving holiday, and must admit that it added terrifically to the mood. We all really enjoyed it.

great way to teach kids with out them knowing.......1999-11-06

I currently have two children that I am educating at home. There is a significant age spread between the two, but one thing is for certain, both really enjoyed this tape, and both learned allot. This audio tape told a very exciting story of the Pilgrims hardships prior to their sailing to the new world. While most of us know the basics, this tape covered more unknown details. It has a full cast and music score, with lots of sound effects to make it interesting, kind of like how old time radio shows did it. We highly recommend this tape for people who enjoy american history. I only wonder when the colonial radio will continue the story with another tape. It would be great to hear their version of the first thanksgiving and how Squanto effected the first settlement of Plymouth.

Boy on the Mayflower: Adventures of Will Latham on the First Voyage of the Pilgrims

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Boy on the Mayflower: Adventures of Will Latham on the First Voyage of the Pilgrims
Iris Vinton
Manufacturer: NY: Scholastic Book Services, 1965
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Binding: Paperback
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El Viaje Del Mayflower/The Voyage of the Mayflower (Historia Grafica)

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El Viaje Del Mayflower/The Voyage of the Mayflower (Historia Grafica)
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Five girls aboard the Mayflower's voyage to freedom

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Five girls aboard the Mayflower's voyage to freedom
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