Sarah Morton's Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl
By Waters, Kate
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Cultural Representation
American Indian
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White
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Protagonist Gender
Female Protagonist
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Religion
Religion
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Death
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Synopsis
This bestselling photographic Thanksgiving picture book is now available in paperback!At sunup when the cockerel crows, young Sarah Morton's day begins. Come and join her as she goes about her work and play in an early American settlement in the year 1627. There's a fire to build, breakfast to cook, chickens to feed, goats to milk, and letters and scripture to learn. Between the chores, there is her best friend, Elizabeth, with whom she shares her hopes and dreams. But Sarah is worried about her new stepfather. Will she ever earn his love and learn to call him father?
Details
- Publisher
- Scholastic Incorporated
- ISBN-10
- 0439812208
- ISBN-13
- 9780439812207
- Reading age
- 7 – 10
- Grade level
- 2 – 5
- Pages
- 32
- Published
- 2008
- Added to shelf
- Nov 16, 2025