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Nicholas: A Massachusetts Tale
To a small field mouse from Massachusetts, family is everything! A lovely leather journal chronicles all the important events of his family’s history. When the journal is destroyed in a flood, Nicholas will set off across the state of Massachusetts in search of his uncle and a copy of the precious book. Along the way, he’ll meet many friends and explore the many diverse areas that make up Massachusetts—the Berkshire Mountains, Quabbin reservation, Wachusetts, Gloucester, Boston, Plymouth, and finally Martha’s Vineyard.
Book One in a four-book series about Nicholas’s adventures in the Northeast.
Book One in a four-book series about Nicholas’s adventures in the Northeast.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2007
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About the author
Peter Arenstam
11 books3 followersMy unconventional career since graduating from Bates College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy has helped inform my writing life. After college, I learned wooden boat building at the Apprenticeship at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine.
I took care of and sailed Mayflower II, the replica of the historic Pilgrim ship for over twenty years, and have even held roles in feature films and television documentaries related to Mayflower history.
I have designed and built a number of watercraft including a 38’ reproduction 17th century shallop for The Pilgrim John Howland Society.
As Director of Massachusetts Bay Maritime Artisans, at the Jones River Landing in Kingston, Massachusetts, I taught boat building classes for adults and children and organized an annual maritime lecture series. I am now the Executive Director of the Pilgrim John Howland Society, based in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
I have been a frequent lecturer and public speaker on Mayflower and maritime history and visit many schools and libraries throughout the country to talk to children about my work and the craft of writing.
With an MFA in creating writing for children from Simmons University, I am now crafting stories I hope are entertaining and enlightening for readers of all ages.
I took care of and sailed Mayflower II, the replica of the historic Pilgrim ship for over twenty years, and have even held roles in feature films and television documentaries related to Mayflower history.
I have designed and built a number of watercraft including a 38’ reproduction 17th century shallop for The Pilgrim John Howland Society.
As Director of Massachusetts Bay Maritime Artisans, at the Jones River Landing in Kingston, Massachusetts, I taught boat building classes for adults and children and organized an annual maritime lecture series. I am now the Executive Director of the Pilgrim John Howland Society, based in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
I have been a frequent lecturer and public speaker on Mayflower and maritime history and visit many schools and libraries throughout the country to talk to children about my work and the craft of writing.
With an MFA in creating writing for children from Simmons University, I am now crafting stories I hope are entertaining and enlightening for readers of all ages.
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August 8, 2013
Great book about a mouse who travels the state of Massachusetts in search of his uncle who has a diary of family history. Along the way he meets many animal friends who help him out. The chapters are short enough for easy bedtime reading and the story and pictures engaging enough to keep kids interested. Nicholas' story continues in Maine, NH and VT. We look forward to reading them.
May 13, 2010
My 6 year old son and I loved this book. It incorporated real places in Massachusetts as well as historical events in a fun adventure story. We were thrilled to find out that the story continues into book 2...
January 12, 2012
We loved Nicholas! My girls, 6 and 8, loved this book and they can't wait to follow Nicholas to Maine next. We loved learning some history along with the animals and vegetation native to Massachusetts! What a find...we're off to find the next in the series!
May 13, 2010
Coop and I loved this, and have put the remaining books of the series on hold at the library.
April 30, 2013
loved Nicholas!!! I ordered the other three books!!!!
August 29, 2020
Nothing about this book is outstanding, but the illustrations are cute and I learned a thing or two about my home state.
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