Author: Patricia Hermes Year: 2000 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Historical fiction, Children
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ISBNs: 9780439368988 0439368987 |
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In May 1607, three ships sailed up the James River in Virginia. In the riverbank marshes, they made land and hung the flag England¹s flag establishing the first permanent English colony in Jamestown Virginia. In 1609, the first ship carrying women and children arrived. After 71 days at sea, nine-year-old Elizabeth Baker is thrilled to be on dry land. Lizzie keeps a diary for Caleb, her twin brother who stayed in England because of his weak lungs. In her buoyant entries, Lizzie tells of the abundant forests, trading with and learning from the Indians, and adventures with her new friends.
This book is part of the "Elizabeth's Jamestown Colony Diary" series. Here are some other books from this series:
 | "The Starving Time" First published in 2001 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
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