Books in American Girls Collection: Molly 1944 series

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 Kaya stories are bound in one keepsake volume. Set in 1764, each story reveals more of this adventurous Nez Perce girl who wants to become a leader for her people. The richly illustrated hardcover offers a glimpse into Kaya's world. Inside, this book features even more full-color illustrations and words of inspiration that will delight girls who love Kaya.