The Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce A Pilgrim Boy, Plymouth, 1620

Ann Rinaldi's "The Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce" transports young readers to the pivotal years of 1620 and 1621 through the eyes of a 14-year-old indentured servant. Written as a journal, the book details Jasper's arduous journey on the Mayflower and the immense challenges faced by the Pilgrims as they established Plimoth Plantation. It offers an intimate, first-person perspective on historical events, covering themes of survival, resilience, and the formation of a new society. Parents will appreciate its historical accuracy and the opportunity it provides to discuss the realities of early colonial life, including the concept of indentured servitude, with children aged 8-12.