Books in American Girl Beforever Journey series

Samantha and Nellie set sail for Europe aboard an ocean liner in 1906. Also traveling on the ship is a world-famous archaeologist with the legendary sapphire he discovered. Before the archaeologist can deliver his treasure to a London museum, the priceless jewel disappears. Samantha realizes that every one of the ship's first-class passengers is a suspect -- and one of them must be the thief! Can Samantha and Nellie uncover the real culprit and find the missing jewel? The book includes an illustrated "Looking Back" essay and a glossary of French words used in the story.

Kit can hardly believe her luck when she wins tickets to a sold-out jazz concert, and a chance to write a news story about it! But when sinister pranks threaten to cancel the show, Kit's research turns into an investigation. Then a valuable trumpet goes missing, and Kit herself is accused of theft. Can Kit prove her innocence and put a stop to the mayhem before the real thief sends the band packing? Includes an "Inside Kit's World" essay about the popularity of jazz and swing music during the Depression.

To help her family make ends meet, Kit takes a job helping an elderly lady at a rundown mansion called Rivermead Manor. When she discovers a hidden room in the old house, she is sure its secrets will make a great newspaper article. But then Jessamine, Kit's long-lost friend, appears and seems to be in trouble, yet she won't confide in Kit. Determined to help, Kit follows clues, but will both of these mysteries lead to a story that's bigger than she could have imagined, or will they stay hidden at Rivermead Manor?

Go on an adventure with Rebecca Rubin in this three-book boxed set. Discover what life was like living in a row house in New York City, sharing strong family traditions, and participating in a singing performance that ends in a flag-waving surprise. Take a trip to a movie studio to see a scene come together, learn a valuable lesson at an amusement park, and be inspired by a girl who speaks up to make things better. Then travel back in time with Rebecca in an exciting story that lets you choose what happens next!

�My name is Felicity Merriman,� says a girl your age. Instead of shorts or jeans, she�s wearing a long blue gown. �Have you just arrived in the city?� She must be one of the junior interpreters, you think. She�s really good, like an actor. You decide to play along. �It seems so.�Felicity nods. �Many have arrived since the royal governor schemed to steal the colonists� gunpowder in the dark of night. Patriots have been streaming into Williamsburg like a river in flood!�What if you suddenly found yourself in Felicity�s world during the American Revolution ? Together, you and Felicity could hang out at her father�s store, sip tea at the Governor�s Place--or get caught up in a gunpowder plot! As you read, you decide what happens next by choosing your own path through this multiple-ending story.

What if you suddenly found yourself in Kit's world during the Great Depression? How would your life be changed, and what ways might you help your family and others who are less fortunate? Join Kit on exciting adventures where the two of you can find ways to help the needy, have a hobo adventure, and maybe even hop a train! Your journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns you choose, as you select from a variety of exciting options in this multiple-ending story.

Kaya's village is preparing for winter when an injured stranger arrives. She doesn't speak, and no one seems able to reach her but Kaya's beloved dog, Tatlo. Kaya searches for clues, but she must also look deep inside her own heart to truly understand. Who is this stranger, and why is she so silent and alone? Includes a glossary of Nez Perce words and an "Inside Kaya's World" essay about Nez Perce culture.

The War of 1812 is still raging when Caroline goes to visit her cousin Lydia and Uncle Aaron's farm deep in the woods. While there, she finds evidence that someone is smuggling precious supplies to the British. She can't believe anyone would help the enemy during wartime! Even worse: could the traitor be her own uncle? Includes an "Inside Caroline's World" essay about smuggling during the War of 1812.

Take an adventure with Josefina Montoya in this three-book boxed set. Discover what life was like growing up with three sisters on a rancho in sunny New Mexico, how a very special visitor teaches fun and interesting new things, and how a big idea saves the rancho after a storm! Learn about the comfort of holding on to treasured traditions and memories while making new ones, and find out how a girl discovers her dream by taking care of a baby goat. Then travel back in time with Josefina in an exciting adventure story that lets you choose what happens next! This set includes Josefina?s complete collection of stories: Sunlight and Shadows: A Josefina Classic 1, Second Chances: A Josefina Classic 2, and Song of the Mockingbird: My Journey with Josefina.

Josefina has heard tales and legends all her life: rumors of gold and silver buried in the hills, and even stories of a ghostly Weeping Woman who haunts the countryside. She never imagined that such tales might be true until the day a mysterious stranger arrives at her rancho. Could all these stories lead to the discovery of a long-lost treasure or a terrifying omen? Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an "Inside Josefina's World" essay about New Mexican legends.

When Julie discovers a mysterious note written in Chinese, she brings it to her friend Ivy to translate. The note speaks of a story from long ago, but doesn't quite make sense. Julie suspects it may be written in a secret code. That night, the girls' beloved dolls are stolen. As Julie and Ivy search Chinatown, they decipher clues in the note that seem to link the stolen dolls to a long-lost friendship, and maybe a long-lost treasure. Can they unravel the secrets of the past before the thief does? Includes an "Inside Julie's World" essay about Chinese immigration in the early 20th century.

Melody Ellison is impressed by her sophisticated new friend, Leah Roth, but she wishes her cousin Val would stop being so standoffish to Leah! Melody meets Leah's grandfather, Dr. Roth, a botanist who escaped the Nazis and brought a rare and valuable Lady's Slipper orchid with him to America. When Melody's own grandfather becomes a suspect in a burglary, Melody turns to Val and Leah for help. Yet Leah seems to be hiding something, something to do with her grandfather, that could hurt all of them. Can Melody catch the orchid thief before it's too late?