Lone Journey

This article is about the book. For the radio soap opera, see Lone Journey (radio soap opera).

Lone Journey: The Life of Roger Williams
First edition
AuthorJeanette Eaton
IllustratorWoodi Ishmael
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's literature
PublisherHarcourt
Publication date
1944
Publication placeUnited States
Pages266

Lone Journey: The Life of Roger Williams is a fictionalized children's biography of Roger Williams, champion of religious freedom and founder of Providence Plantation, written by Jeanette Eaton and illustrated by Woodi Ishmael, a woodcut artist.[1][2] The book earned a Newbery Honor in 1944 after coming in fifth in voting.[3] The New England Quarterly recommended the book in their December 1944 review.[2]

References

  1. ^ Gillespie, John T.; Naden, Corinne J., eds. (2006). The Newbery/Printz Companion: Book Talk and Related Materials (3rd ed.). Libraries Unlimited. pp. 123–124. ISBN 1-59158-313-6.
  2. ^ a b Brockunier, S. H. (December 1944). "Review of Lone Journey: The Life of Roger Williams by Jeanette Eaton". The New England Quarterly. 17 (4). The New England Quarterly, Inc.: 623–624. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  3. ^ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
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