This was a wonderful biography about a young pilgrim girl that traveled from Holland to America on the Mayflower. They colonized Plymouth, but lost most of their friends and loved ones. She has many wonderful experiences including meeting Samoset and Squanto. She describes their celebration with the Indians during their harvest.
This book is written as a journal about loggerhead turtles. This book was actually written right here in South Carolina and published in Mt. Pleasant, SC. It gives many interesting facts, actual pictures, diagrams, and invaluable information.
The relative leave Virginia in their old station wagon They see many things on their trip, but finally make it to their destination. There are lots of hugs and kisses. They have big suppers, crowded sleeping arrangements, work, play, and a lot of enjoyment. When they have to return to Virginia they are sorely missed and they dream about their vacation when they get into their beds.
I loved this book. The story takes place in Copenhagen, 1943. Annemarie and her family help her best friend Ellen’s family to escape Nazi capture, by helping them escape to Sweden.
