Title: Sarah Morton's Day; A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl
Author: Kate Waters
Genre: Historical Fiction
Sarah Morton's Day is a story that detail's the life of an imaginary girl in 1627 on Plimoth Plantation. This book details all the aspects of life from a young pilgrim girl's perspective- from the intricate clothing she must wear to the arduous chores she is required to complete. The book also tells the story of Sarah's new life and changing dynamics of family and friendship now that she is in the New World. Amidst the progression of the story, there are unique contributions to the text such as 17th century recipes and Psalms. The last two pages of the book contain a glossary of commonly used terms from that time period, as well as a section that details the actual Plimoth Plantation that existed long ago. Reading this book is an excellent precursor to Thanksgiving, as well as a generally educational book about an important time in American history.
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