A Journey to the New World (Dear America)

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 04/07/2026
ISBN: 9798225050306
Pages: 192
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 17627 / Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple
Reading Level: 6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 4