Books in American Girls Collection series

Williamsburg, 1775: Elizabeth Cole and her best friend Felicity Merriman are �the merriest girls in Virginia��at least, that's what Felicity�s father calls them. The girls� favorite form of merriment is teasing Elizabeth's annoying sister Annabelle. When Annabelle Bananabelle becomes engaged, impish Felicity and very funny Elizabeth prove that they are the merriest mischief-makers in Virginia, too! But when their mischief-making heats up, they end up creating big trouble for Elizabeth. Can they find a way to cool things down quickly?

Addy and her parents have moved to a boarding house. There Addy meets an inspiring friend, M'dear. Like many people who grew up enslaved, Addy doesn't know when she was born, so M'dear urges Addy to claim a day for her birthday. Then M'dear falls ill. When Addy goes out to get medicine, she faces prejudice--and danger. M'dear helps Addy overcome her anger and gives her a deeper understanding of freedom. When Addy finally claims a birthday, it is a special day indeed, and the whole city celebrates.

You're the chef! Roll up your sleeves and discover how fun it is to make the meals Felicity loved. Chose from more than 20 easy-to-follow recipes. When you're ready to show off your cooking skills, turn to the party chapter for ideas on throwing three different Felicity-inspired parties! Felicity's Cooking Studio also incudes a cookie cutter, 20 Table Talkers, and 10 reusable Place Cards.

Molly is determined that the third-grade girls will win her school's Lend-a-Hand Contest to help the war effort. When they choose an idea that Molly knows will never work, she talks two friends into doing their own secret project. But the project turns out to be harder than Molly expected. Worried that it might not win after all, Molly decides to spy on the other girls to see how they are doing. When Molly and her friends get caught peeking in a window, they learn some important lessons.

All six beloved Josefina stories are bound in one keepsake volume. Set in 1824, each story reveals more of this hopeful girl growing up under the bright New Mexican sky. The richly illustrated hardcover offers a glimpse into Josefina's world. Inside, this book features even more full-color illustrations and words of inspiration that will delight girls who love Josefina.

Samantha Parkington is an orpan who lives with her rich grandmother in 1904. There are many servants in Grandmary's busy, bustling household, but there is no one for Samantha to play with. That's why she's so excited when Nellie moves in next door. Nellie has come to work so that she can send money back to her family in the city. Even though their lives are different, the two girls become good friends. One day Samantha discovers that Jessie, the seamstress, is leaving. No one will tell her why. So she and Nellie plan a secret midnight adventure to find out.