Andrew couldn't be happier to be Sir Walter Raleigh's page-maybe his dreams of visiting America will come true! Before Andrew can leave for the New World, though, he must prove himself both a worthy ally to Raleigh and a scholar capable of charting new territory. As he finally sets out for America, Andrew is filled with excitement, unaware that he'll soon face death, hunger, and war. Black-and-white illustrations. Library edition with trade jacket added.
Summary Andrew dreams of going to America. When his father enlists him as a page to Raleigh, he gets his chance to go. First, though, he must prove his worth to Raleigh. Using the resourcefulness and skills his father instilled, and combining them with honesty and grace, Andrew fulfills commissions to obtain necessary documents for Raleigh. He is then appointed secretary to Harriot on a voyage of discovery to America. A disastrous landing on Roanoke results in a shortage of supplies, resulting in an unhappy dependence of the English upon the Indians. Andrew is a witness to the seemingly inevitable clash of cultures between the English, led by the heavy-handed Lane, and the Algonquins, led by the crafty Pemisapan.
Topics Servitude. America. Romance. Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618). Travel. Enclosure men. Durham House. Queen Elizabeth (1533-1603). Tests. Fitting in. Thomas Harriot (1560-1621). Science. Trade. Agriculture. Religion. Maps. Theater. Wine. Spies. Ships. Drugs. Swimming. Rescues. Indians. Christmas revels. Dogs. Preparations. Voyages. Gambling. Piracy. Shipwrecks. Roanoke. Chief Pemisapan (killed 1856). Priests. Gifts. The search for treasure. Healing. Winter. Shortages. Threats. The Northwest Passage. Sneak attacks. Supplies. Hurricanes. Returning home. Written reports.
SRC Level 4.600000
SRC Points 14.000000
Lexile 750L
Trim Size 5 1/2" X 8 1/4"
Language English
JLG Release Date Nov 2007
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Mystery/Adventure Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
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Mystery/Adventure Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
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