Lees, Stewart

THE LUCKY SOVEREIGN. II. by author. ISBN 1-57091-488-5. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2002. 32 pp. $15.95. Sam is sailing with his father from England to Jamestown, where they plan on purchasing land. They take along 26 gold sovereigns, including a lucky one that saved the life of their neighbor. On their journey to colonial America, they experience some of the hardships of a sea voyage. Then, when Sam's father is falsely arrested, they find out just how lucky that one sovereign is. This adventurous tale provides information about colonial America and life at sea. Ages 5-9. Reviewed by Gretchen Kunkel, Tutor Time Learning Center, Wyomissing, PA

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