American Girls Collection
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Books in this Series
Josefina's surprise
The second Christmas after their mother has died, Josefina and her three sisters find that participating in the traditions of Las Posadas helps keep memories of Mamá alive.
Very funny, Elizabeth!
Elizabeth Cole and her best friend, Felicity, are "the merriest girls in Virginia". The merry friends think it's very funny to play tricks on Elizabeth's snobby older sister, Annabelle. When Annabelle Bananabelle becomes engaged, Elizabeth and Felicity's mischief heats up, until Elizabeth finds herself in big trouble!
Meet Felicity
In Williamsburg in 1774, nine-year-old Felicity rescues a beautiful horse who is being beaten and starved by her cruel owner.
Kaya shows the way
When Kaya and her family join with other Nez Percé and Salish Indians to fish for the red salmon, she and her older sister hope to be reunited with their younger sister, who had been kidnapped some time before. Includes historical notes on the summer activities of the Nez Percé Indians.
Happy birthday, Samantha!
When Samantha's tenth birthday party is spoiled by the boy next door, Aunt Cornelia and her young twin sisters try to ease Samantha's disappointment by inviting her and Grandmary to visit them in New York City.
Kirsten on the trail
Nine-year-old Kirsten keeps her friendship with a Sioux Indian girl a secret until Kirsten's little brother becomes lost in the woods. Includes a section on Sioux Indians and a project related to the story.
Kaya's escape
In the fall of 1764, after Kaya and her sister are kidnapped from their Nez Percé village by enemy horse raiders, she tries to find a way to escape back home. Includes historical notes on education and learning among the Nez Percé Indians.
Samantha Learns a Lesson
When nine-year-old Nellie begins to attend school, Samantha determines to help her with her schoolwork and learns a great deal herself about what it is like to be a poor child and work in a factory.
Felicity's new sister
Although she is tired of the responsibility of being the oldest sister, Felicity realizes how much her family means to her when a carriage accident puts her pregnant mother in danger. Includes a section on babies in the late 1700s.
High hopes for Addy
Addy's new life in Philadelphia in the late 1860s continues to hold surprises, as she competes in a kite festival and her teacher recommends her for the Institute for Colored Youth. Includes informational pages about the Institute for Colored Youth and how to make a kite.
Kit's tree house
Ten-year-old Kit dreams of having a special tree house someday, but she is disappointed with the one her father and her friend build for her. Includes note on housing during the Depression and a related craft activity.
Addy Saves the Day
Addy and Harriet feud over everything, including fund-raising plans to help the families of freed slaves, but tragedy finally forces them to stop fighting and work together.
Josefina
Conoce a Josefina, la protagonista de nueve años se ocupa de la reciente muerte de su madre, comienza a incorporar a su tía recién llegada a la familia y supera su miedo a una cabra. La lección continúa con la saga familiar, ya que Josefina, sus tres hermanas y su tía lidian con los efectos de una inundación repentina. Los personajes son interesantes, la trama enérgica y las situaciones con las que las chicas contemporáneas pueden relacionarse.
Gabriela
Gabby has never been so busy! In this third novel featuring American Girl's 2017 Girl of the Year, Gabby is already juggling homework, school leadership activities, dance classes, and rehearsals for a spoken word competition when she's offered an exciting dance opportunity. It's too good to pass up, but soon, Gabby finds there aren't enough hours in the day to do it all, let alone be a good friend to her BFF, Teagen. And she can't help but notice that more and more, she wishes she were working on her poetry instead of doing pliés and grand jetés. Gabby's changed a lot this past year. By the time the competition rolls around, she begins to wonder--have her dreams changed, too?