The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland's Good Fortune

By: P.J. Lynch

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Paperback | 2 October 2018

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Paperback
64 Pages

Age
8+

Grade
3+

Dimensions(cm)
25.5 x 28.0 x 0.64

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Leaving the docks of London on the Mayflower as an indentured servant to Pilgrim John Carver, John Howland little knew that he was embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. By his great good fortune, John survived falling overboard on the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, and he earned his keep ashore by helping to scout a safe harbor and landing site for his bedraggled and ill shipmates.

Would his luck continue to hold amid the dangers and adversity of the Pilgrims’ lives in New England? P.J. Lynch captures this pivotal moment in American history in precise and exquisite detail, from the light on the froth of a breaking wave to the questioning voice of a teen in a new world.

Book features :

This young adult point of view of the voyage of the Mayflower and settling of Plymouth is fresh and full of adventure.
This is the first book that celebrated and award-winning artist PJ Lynch has both written and illustrated.
PJ Lynch's artwork ranges from luminous seascapes to dark and emotional scenes of sickness and death among the pilgrims - his talent is truly remarkable.

Industry Reviews

Set in the 1600s and written in the first person, Lynch's latest offering weaves a compelling adventure story about emigration and colonisation [...] Stunningly evocative illustrations by the author capture the mood of the story perfectly. * Inis Reading Guide *
A wide format showcases exquisite, detailed pictures - both dramatic seascapes and sublime portrayals - in watercolour and gouache. A wonderful visual and literary experience! * Carousel *
The Atlantic has never looked as dark and swirling as in PJ's magnificent illustrations. -- Sarah Webb * Sunday Independent Dublin *
Text and illustrations work in complete harmony, a combination perhaps best represented by the exquisite image of John reaching up to his ship beneath the waves [...] A wonderful read. * Inis Magazine *
Certainly a beautiful book for reading both as an illustrated novel and a source of information about the early years of life in North America * The School Librarian *

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