Nicholas: A New Hampshire Tale

by Peter Arenstam, Karen Busch Holman (Illustrator)

After traveling across his home state of Massachusetts (Book One) and Maine (Book Two), Nicholas learns that his cousin Francis has taken the precious copy of his family journal to New Hampshire. Nicholas knows that he must continue his journey to search for Francis and the journal, but how will one little mouse find them in the vast mountains of New Hampshire?
Book Three in a four-book series about Nicholas’s adventures in the Northeast.

144 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2009

About the author

My 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.

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

The third book in the Nicholas tales chronicles the travels of Nicholas and his friends through New Hampshire in search of his cousin Francis who has the last copy of his family's journal. Lots of cute adventures interwoven with loads of history and facts about New Hampshire.

Enjoyable by kids and parents: Yes
Offensive Language: No
Violence: No
Adult Concepts: No
Age Range: 6 and up

[Ben · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third in the Nicholas series as he continues his search for his cousin's diary into the state of New Hampshire. Like the others these are great bed time readings. The chapters are short and the story is written very easy to follow. My 7 year old likes these and is ready for his trip to Vermont.