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  • Welcome to Molly's World,1944: Growing Up in World War Two America

    Catherine Gourley, Camela Decaire, Laszlo Kubinyi, Jamie Young, Connie Russell

    Hardcover (Amer Girl Pub, Oct. 1, 1999)
    Describes the changing lifestyle of Americans--particularly the girls and women--on the homefront during World War II, as seen through the eyes of nine-year-old Molly McIntire.
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  • Welcome to Josefina's World 1824: Growing Up on America's Southwest Frontier

    Yvette Lapierre, Peg Ross, Jodi Evert, Laszlo Kubinyi, Jamie Young

    Hardcover (Amer Girl Pub, Oct. 1, 1999)
    Provides a glimpse at western expansion in 1824 through the eyes of nine-year-old Josefina Montoya--a time when Spanish, Mexican, and Native American people shared the land and expansionists arrived by wagons from the east.
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  • Meet Addy

    Connie Porter, Melodye Rosales, Dahl Taylor

    Hardcover (Amer Girl Pub, Sept. 1, 1993)
    In 1864, the members of Addy Walker's family are separated when their owner sells some of his slaves, and Addy and her mother risk everything to escape to Philadelphia, in the hope that their family will someday be together again.
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  • Addy's Surprise: A Christmas Story

    Connie Porter, Dahl Taylor

    Paperback (Pleasant Company, Sept. 1, 1993)
    Addy knows that Christmas will be hard without Poppa, Sam, and Esther. When Addy spots a beautiful red scarf in a secondhand shop, she's determined to save her money and buy it for Momma to brighten her holiday. But when Addy sees the plight of newly freed slaves, she's torn. Can she help them and still save money for Momma's scarf? In the end, Addy's Christmas surprise for Momma is different from what she had planned. And a surprise awaiting Addy is better than she even dared to hope for.
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  • Meet Kaya: An American Girl

    Janet Beeler Shaw, Bill Farnsworth, Susan McAliley

    Hardcover (Amer Girl Pub, Sept. 1, 2002)
    In 1764, when Kaya and her family reunite with other Nez Perce Indians to fish for the red salmon, she learns that bragging, even about her swift horse, can lead to trouble. Simultaneous.
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  • Changes for Addy: A winter story

    Connie Rose Porter

    Paperback (Scholastic, March 15, 1996)
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  • Kit's Story Collection

    Valerie Tripp, Walter Rane

    Hardcover (Amer Girl, Sept. 16, 2004)
    Girls can enjoy all six beloved Kit stories in one keepsake volume. Set in 1934, each story reveals more of this resourceful girl who has bright hopes during the dark days of the Great Depression. The richly illustrated hardcover offers a glimpse into Kit's world. Inside, this book features even more full-color illustrations and words of inspiration that will delight girls who love Kit.
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  • Changes For Felicity

    Valerie Tripp

    Paperback (American Girl, July 1, 1992)
    For Felicity, 1776 starts off with good news. Her beloved horse, Penny, is going to have a foal! Felicity has one worry--Jiggy Nye. He has been cruel to Penny in the past. Will he be cruel to her again? Soon Felicity has more worries. Her family believes in independence for the colonies. But the family of Elizabeth, Felicity's best friend, believes in loyalty to the king. Suddenly, Elizabeth's father is jailed for being a Loyalist. Will Felicity and Elizabeth's friendship survive the many changes that both girls face?
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  • Welcome to Samantha's World-1904: Growing Up in America's New Century

    Catherine Gourley, Jodi Evert, Michelle Jones

    Hardcover (Amer Girl Pub, Oct. 1, 1999)
    An in-depth look at life for girls and women in America in 1904 discusses city and town life, social reform, new inventions, amusements, and more from the perspective of nine-year-old Samantha Parkington.
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  • Home Is Where the Heart Is: A Play About Kirsten Play Script

    Valerie Tripp, Janet Beeler Shaw

    Paperback (Amer Girl Pub, Sept. 1, 1994)
    Star in Home Is Where the Heart Is, a 20 minute play about Kirsten's journey to America in 1854. This kit includes four Play Scripts and a Director's Guide with ideas for costumes, props, set design, and more!.
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  • Good Luck, Ivy!

    Lisa Yee, Susan McAliley

    Paperback (American Girl, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Ivy Ling feels unlucky. Her best friend, Julie Albright, has moved away, her mom is super busy with law school, and Ivy has to go to Chinese school every Saturday. Worst of all, Ivy learns that the annual Ling family reunion is scheduled for the same day as the All-City gymnastics tournament, for which Ivy has been practicing for months. When Ivy's parents tell her she has to decide which event to attend, she despairs--how can she please both her gymnastics coach and her family? Gradually Ivy realizes that she can make her own luck--and make a decision that's right for her.
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  • Welcome to Kirsten's World, 1854: Growing Up in Pioneer America

    Susan Sinnott, Michelle Jones, Yvette Lapierre, Jodi Evert, Chris Duke, Connie Russell, Jamie Young

    Hardcover (Amer Girl Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Through the eyes of nine-year-old Kirsten Larson, presents a look at daily life in pioneer America during the 1850s by following a family that emigrates from Sweden to Minnesota.
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