History Smashers: The Mayflower

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.

In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT?

WRONG! It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day.

Did you know that the pilgrims didn't go straight from England to Plymouth? No, they made a stop along the way--and almost stayed forever! Did you know there was a second ship, called the Speedwell, that was too leaky to make the trip? No joke. And just wait until you learn the truth about Plymouth Rock.

Through illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, sidebars, and more, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the legends of the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving.

"Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Absolutely smashing!" --Candace Fleming, award-winning author

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Author: Kate Messner
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 07/07/2020
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.10w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780593120316
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.1
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 509788 / Mayflower


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2020
Booklist 06/01/2020 pg. 64
Shelf Awareness 07/10/2020
School Library Journal 07/10/2020 pg. 1
Publishers Weekly 08/10/2020

About the Author
KATE MESSNER is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series, and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books, and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. Before becoming a full time writer, Kate was a TV journalist and National Board certified middle school English teacher. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family and is trying to summit all 46 Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines. Visit katemessner.com and Facebook: Kate Messner for more information and follow her on Twitter @katemessner.