P.J. Lynch, one of the most accomplished children's book creators working today, has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and the Christopher Medal three times. His meticulous research brings impeccable detail to the twenty books he has illustrated, including The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski, When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, and Mysterious Traveler by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham. P.J. Lynch lives in Dublin.
Based on historical fact, this feast of a book, the first
illustrator Lynch has authored as well, will captivate readers from
its opening double-page spread...What sets this book apart from
myriad Pilgrim stories is Howland's personal point of view, which
helps readers enter into the tenor of the time, when the settlers'
religious faith both motivated and sustained them, and the dramatic
illustrations with their expert play of expression, composition,
and light.Sweeping and grand, this personal take on a familiar
story is an engaging success.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Lynch's meticulous watercolor and gouache illustrations imbue
the pages with cinematic energy. The opening birds-eye view of
bustling 1620s London allows careful readers to spot a tiny Howland
running through muddy streets on a clandestine errand; a later
spread shows the Native Americans' vantage from shadowy woods as
they secretly watch the newly arrived Pilgrims. Short chapters with
straightforward titles chronologically segment a familiar story
that has been personalized through stunning artwork and insightful
storytelling.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review) The clearly written, first-
person account, told from John's point of view, combines history
with adventure and a hint of romance. Based on historical sources,
the narrative is laced with well-imagined characterizations and
conversations. The book's wide format showcases Lynch's dramatic
and richly atmospheric watercolor and gouache paintings, which
include strong individual character portrayals as well as
beautifully composed scenes on land and at sea. This handsome
volume offers a dramatic personal story of the Pilgrim's voyage on
the Mayflower and their early experiences in America.
--Booklist (starred review) Coupled with richly detailed and often
dramatic watercolor and gouache illustrations, Lynch's fast-paced
text brings a new excitement to the Thanksgiving story. An
excellent choice for teachers seeking a new approach to the history
of the Pilgrims.
--School Library Journal (starred review) Mr. Lynch's first few
paintings in this superb picture book so capture the squalor,
overcrowding and political danger that the Pilgrims faced in the
Old World...
--The Wall Street Journal Enhanced by a large format that showcases
Lynch's striking watercolor and gouache illustrations, this
fictionalized account of Howland's story will spark young readers'
interest in learning more about the Wampanaog and English people
who encountered one another so long ago.
--BookPage Howland's voice is vibrant and convincing, and Lynch
deftly integrates information known about Howland's
future...Lynch's wa- tercolor paintings harken back to the
dramatically composed and illuminated work of N. C. Wyeth.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books P. J. Lynch has
written a compelling accounting of young John Howland's story and
the larger story of the Mayflower. The writing is crisp, and the
facts are presented in captivating prose. The rich, detailed
paintings he uses to illustrate his story evoke times past and
steep the readers in Howland's journey. This is one of the finest
middle-grade historical picture books available. Don't miss it.
--San Francisco Book Review This handsomely illustrated volume
breathes life into the familiar Pilgrim story by narrating it from
the point of view of John Howland, a young man who was indentured
to first Plymouth governor, John Carver...Watercolor and gouache
illustrations enhance the storytelling.
--School Library Connection
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