This book is a story about a little girl and her father going to Milford, Connecticut to start a home. This is a true story and it took place in the times when Indians were roaming around and English people were trying to start living there. I enjoyed this book very much. This would be a great book to read if you're studying colonial America or it could be a great fact book. All in all if you just want a good story, read it! It's very interesting and exciting.

Making Johnny Cakes

For our literature group project we decided to make Jonnycakes. In this book, Sarah and her father used them while traveling. Also Jonnycakes were really easy to carry around, and they tasted like pancakes.

Mix together the first three ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the boiling water, and blend well. Thin the batter with cream, but make certain that it is thick and not runny. Drop the batter by tablespoonfuls onto a medium-hot, well-greased griddle or skillet. Allow to fry for 6 minutes. Turn johnnycakes over and fry on the other side for 5 minutes longer.

Makes 8 to 10 large johnnycakes

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