Almost Home | Wendy Lawton | Historical Fiction About Mary Chilton & the Mayflower | Daughters of the Faith Series

Travel back to the early 1600s with Almost Home by Wendy Lawton, a historical novel inspired by the life of Mary Chilton, one of the young passengers associated with the Mayflower voyage. Part of the Daughters of the Faith series, this story introduces readers to a young girl's experiences during a significant period in early American history.

Through historical fiction, readers can explore the challenges of leaving familiar surroundings, traveling across the Atlantic, and beginning a new life in an unfamiliar land. The story also offers opportunities to discuss faith, courage, perseverance, and the experiences of children during the Pilgrim era.

Educational Connections

- American History: Study the Mayflower voyage and the early Plymouth settlement.

- Historical Fiction: Distinguish historical facts from imagined dialogue and story details.

- Faith & Character: Discuss courage, perseverance, hope, and faith during difficult circumstances.

- Geography: Trace the journey from England to North America.

- Literature: Explore characterization, setting, historical context, and plot.

- Research Skills: Investigate Mary Chilton and compare the novel with historical sources.

Product Details

- Title: Almost Home

- Author: Wendy Lawton

- Series: Daughters of the Faith

- Subject: Historical fiction, the Mayflower, and early American history

Ideal For: Homeschool history, Christian historical fiction collections, upper-elementary reading, and early American history studies.

This novel can complement a unit on the Mayflower and Plymouth Colony. Pair it with historical nonfiction and resources representing the Wampanoag perspective for a broader understanding of the period.