Books in The American Girls Short Stories series

Samantha organizes a talent show to support the library, but wonders what her special talent is, in a tale that includes historical notes on vaudeville as well as instructions for juggling scarves.

Ten-year-old Kirsten regrets the promise she has made to a ragged boy she discovers alone near a wrecked covered wagon not far from her Minnesota home.

When Cornelia's veil is ruined on the day of her wedding ceremony in 1904, nineyearold Samantha comes to the rescue, in a new American Girls story which includes information on wedding customs in the early 1900s and instructions for making a bridesmaid bouquet.

Addy's jubilation over her family's new freedoms is cut short by the news that President Lincoln has been shot and killed and she fears that freedom will never really come.

In 1904, when ten-year-old Samantha has trouble riding her new bicycle which was a gift from Uncle Gard and Aunt Cornelia, her grandmother offers a surprising solution. 35,000 first printing.

Ten-year-old Kit dreams of having a special tree house someday, but she is disappointed with the one her father and her friend build for her, in a tale that includes notes on housing during the Depression.

In 1866, eleven-year-old Addy and her family gather in Cape Island, later known as Cape May, New Jersey, where she encounters an impoverished white girl who treats her badly.

Kaya becomes jealous of a girl from another tribe until they are forced to work together in a dangerous situation, in a tale that includes historical notes on Indian trading along the Columbia River in 1764.

In 1945, ten-year-old Molly does not want to share her puppy Bennett with her brother, but finds she might need to change her mind.

In 1824 New Mexico, Josefina and her sisters argue as they weave, until Josefina thinks of a way to make their work more fun, in a tale that includes historical notes on blanket weaving in 1924 New Mexico.

Kirsten is afraid the Chippewa Indians will harm her family or her dog, Caro, but when Caro is in danger, there is only one place Kirsten can turn for help. 35,000 first printing.

In 1824 New Mexico, nine-year-old Josefina is happy when her grandparents and aunt come to visit, but she thinks she must choose between meeting her grandmother's expectations and being true to herself. 35,000 first printing.