Dog Diaries #5: Dash
Dog Diaries #5: Dash by Kate Klimo is an illustrated edition published by Random House Children’s Books on July 22, 2014. This 160-page book offers a unique perspective on the historical journey of the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Colony, narrated from the viewpoint of a dog named Dash, an English springer spaniel. Accompanied by his friend Mercy, a mastiff, Dash travels with their master, John Goodman, as they embark on a quest for the New World.
Readers will discover the challenges faced by the colonists, known as Pilgrims, during their sixty-six-day voyage and their subsequent interactions with the Wampanoag Indians. The book features realistic black-and-white illustrations by Tim Jessell, enhancing the narrative. Additionally, an appendix provides further insights into the Mayflower, Plymouth Colony, and the historical context surrounding the story, making it a resourceful read for dog-loving middle graders and educators alike.
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A dog’s-eye view of the Mayflower voyage and the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Colony!
English springer spaniel Dash and his furry friend Mercy–a mastiff–travel with their master, John Goodman, in search of the New World. Taken from the pages of history, this Dog Diary follows the story of the colonists whom we now call Pilgrims, from their sixty-six-day voyage at sea to the celebration of their first harvest with the Wampanoag Indians who become their friends and advisors. With realistic black-and-white illustrations by Tim Jessell and an appendix including information about the Mayflower, Plymouth Colony, springer spaniels, and the primary sources on which the book is based, this is historical fiction that dog-loving middle graders–and educators–can be truly thankful for!
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