Dave Aldon

Seeds to the Mayflower Dave Aldon

A boy named Samuel Smallhend finds himself involved in the separatist movement against the Church of England, and joins with William Brewster and other Mayflower passengers before the voyage is even a dream. This story brings to life the tale before the Mayflower's unforgettable voyage to America, and brings together the events throughout Europe that led to the Pilgrims' struggles and eventual departure in a manner friendly to kids 8 and up. Most works of literature involving the pilgrim fathers focus on the Mayflower and America, however this short book delves into what occurred before these events, and what exactly happened that brought all of those great men together to set off on one of the most important journeys in history. Winner of the Michigan Mayflower Society Award, this book was researched, written, and illustrated by Dave Aldon, a Software Developer from Michigan who loves writing interesting stories.