A Journey to the New World (Dear America)

By Kathryn Lasky

The bestselling beloved Dear America series returns in a stunning new deluxe paperback. Newbery Honor author Kathryn Lasky's acclaimed addition to the series, A Journey to the New World, brings the story of the Mayflower to life. This beautifully updated package is perfect for celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Twelve-year-old Remember "Mem" Patience Whipple is headed for the New World with her parents on a grueling 65-day journey onboard the Mayflower.

Once they reach land, and despite the harsh conditions, Mem is fearless and leaps headfirst into her new life, helping to care for the sick in her new home and searching for friends to call her own.

The Dear America series transformed the way millions of readers learned about American history. These new editions will be beautifully packaged as deluxe paperbacks with foil and are perfect for a new generation of readers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJZPB374
• ISBN13: 9798225050306
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7