Books in American Girls Collection: Caroline 1812 series

Caroline Abbott is doing what she loves most--sailing on Lake Ontario with Papa--when her world turns upside down. A British officer boards their sloop, announces that Britain and America are once again at war, and takes her father prisoner. As Papa is led away, Caroline promises him that she will be brave until he returns. Then the British attack her village, and it looks as if the Americans are in trouble. Can she stay steady enough to help win the day? The illustrated "Looking Back" section explores the beginning of the War of 1812.

Kirsten and her family will be celebrating their first Christmas in America. Kirsten wants to keep some of their old Swedish traditions alive in the new country, so she secretly plans a Saint Lucia celebration. But everything depends on a trip to town with Papa, and he's too busy to leave the farm. At last they go--and get caught in a terrible blizzard. It's up to Kirsten to keep herself and Papa safe through the night. When she finally gets home, the candles in the little cabin glow with a special holiday warmth.

Josefina tries to help run the household, learns to read and write, participates in Las Posadas at Christmastime, helps a friend who was bitten by a snake, makes an important deal with an American trader, and tries to change her aunt's mind about leaving the ranch.Josefina tries to help run the household, learns to read and write, celebrates Christmas, helps a friend with snakebite, makes a deal with an American, and tries to change her aunt's mind about leaving the ranch

Ruthie Smithens, a girl who believes in fairy tales and happy endings, would do almost anything to help her best friend, Kit Kittredge, whose family has been hard hit by the Depression. But Ruthie has learned the hard way that offers of help, even between friends, are tricky. When Ruthie finds out some bad news about the Kittredges' house while at her father's bank, she has to find a way to help the Kittredges reach Kit's Aunt Millie, so that there can be at least the chance of a happy ending!

Girls can enjoy all six beloved Molly stories in one keepsake volume. Set in 1944, each story reveals more of this patriotic girl growing up on the home front during World War Two. The richly illustrated hardcover offers a glimpse into Molly's world. Inside, this book features even more full-color illustrations and words of inspiration that will delight girls who love Molly.

A letter arrives for Caroline, asking her to come help her uncle Aaron and cousin Lydia on their new farm for the summer. Although Caroline is reluctant to leave her family, she's eager to lend a hand. So when she suspects that a thief has been stealing much-needed food from the farm, Caroline helps keep watch to guard against the uninvited visitor. Then she makes an unexpected discovery--and learns that some things are not as simple as they seem. The illustrated "Looking Back" section explores how America began to change at the end of the War of 1812.