Colleen L. Reece

In 1621, newly arrived at Plymouth Colony, eleven-year-old Rebekah and her family find themselves facing a difficult winter with little food, inadequate shelter, sickness, and little hope for the future until help arrives with an unexpected visitor.

Peril at Plymouth Colony

Rebekah in Danger

Danielle Crain

Book two in: American Dream: The New World, Colonial Times, and Hints of Revolution

I'm reading this series with my 9 & 11 y.o. They are consistently decent. ;) I have this historical series on our shelves along with the Dear America/My Name Is America series to have for extra topical free reading in our history studies.

Although it says "Sisters in Time" this definitely is a book that that would appeal to both boys and girls. The book starts with Rebekah and her brother Will's arrival in Plymouth Colony on the Mayflower and takes them through the first year as colonists. Like the previous book in the series, Sarah's New World: The Mayflower Adventure the author is good about including the nitty-gritty details about life in the new colony, and it can be sometimes grim. The theme of older sister keeping her brother out of trouble is again in this story and can sometimes be frustrating as the reader. 

There is an underlying Christian theme throughout this book, and it comes on a bit stronger in this second book. Great book to go along with the study of Pilgrims.

Side note: I never once thought Rebekah was in danger. The title is a bit misleading with this one.

My Ratings:

5*****I loved this book, consider it an all time favorite
4**** Thoroughly enjoyed the book and will recommend it
3*** I liked it well enough,
2** Brain Candy - It was okay. Writing mediocre, will
keep/re-read if part of a series
1* didn't like/possibly not finished. (less)

Rebekah in Danger Peril at Plymouth Colony

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