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American Girl Dolls and Books
Kaya and her sister, who is blind, are members of the Nez Perce tribe. The year is 1764 and they live in the northwestern part of what will become the United States. Kaya is proud of her spirited horse, Steps High, and she has a dog named Tatlo. In the Nez Perce tribe people were given different names throughout their lifetime as a result of their deeds or events. Kaya's hero is Swan Circling, a fearless warrior woman. Kaya dreams of being a leader, but she has many lessons to learn about leaders.
Welcome to Kaya's World 1764: Growing Up in a Native American Homeland Meet Kaya by Janet Shaw Kaya's Escape by Janet Shaw Kaya's Hero by Janet Shaw Kaya and Lone Dog by Janet Shaw Kaya Shows the Way by Janet Shaw Changes for Kaya by Janet Shaw Kaya and the River Girl by Janet Shaw
Felicity Merriman and her friend Elizabeth Cole live in Colonial Williamsburg just before the Revolutionary War breaks out (1774). Loyalists, including Elizabeth's father, were true to the King of England, while Patriots like Felicity's father wanted Independence from England. Felicity's father owns a general store and has a young apprentice named Ben working for him. In their time, girls did not attend school but rather learned what they needed to know from their mothers. Felicity and Elizabeth do have tea lessons and they learn to dance from Miss Manderly. Felicity also learns that even if people have different beliefs, they can still be friends. Felicity loves horses, especially a copper colored mare she calls Penny. In addition to the books about Felicity and Elizabeth, a movie was made about their lives. Welcome to Felicity's World 1774: Growing Up in Colonial America by Catherine Gourley Meet Felicity by Valerie Tripp Felicity Learns a Lesson by Valerie Tripp Felicity's Surprise by Valerie Tripp Happy Birthday, Felicity! by Valerie Tripp Felicity Saves the Day by Valerie Tripp Changes for Felicity by Valerie Tripp Felicity's Dancing Shoes by Valerie Tripp Felicity's New Sister by Valerie Tripp Felicity Discovers a Secret by Valerie Tripp Felicity Takes A Dare by Valerie Tripp Josefina Montoya is the youngest of four girls living on a rancho in New Mexico (1824). In her day girls didn't go to school, but instead learned what they needed to know by helping their mothers at home. After the death of her Mama, her aunt, Tia Dolores, comes to live with her family. She learns that new traditions will not erase treasured memories. Welcome to Josefina's World 1824: Growing Up on America's Southwest Frontier Meet Josefina by Valerie Tripp Josefina Learns a Lesson by Valerie Tripp Josefina's Surprise by Valerie Tripp Happy Birthday, Josefina! by Valerie Tripp Josefina Saves the Day by Valerie Tripp Changes for Josefina by Valerie Tripp Again, Josefina! by Valerie Tripp Josefina's Song by Valerie Tripp Just Josefina by Valerie Tripp A Reward for Josefina by Valerie Tripp Thanks to Josefina by Valerie Tripp Kirsten Larson's family came from Ryd, Sweden to the Minnesota frontier to join other members of their family (1854). On the frontier, families built their homes and barns from logs and made their own furniture. School is difficult for Kirsten at first because she doesn't speak English. Kirsten sews quilts with her friends during recess. She makes friends with a young Indian girl. Welcome to Kirsten's World 1854: Growing Up in Pioneer America Meet Kirsten by Janet Shaw Kirsten Learns a Lesson by Janet Shaw Kirsten's Surprise by Janet Shaw Happy Birthday, Kirsten! by Janet Shaw Kirsten Saves the Day by Janet Shaw Changes for Kirsten by Janet Shaw Kirsten Snowbound Kirsten and the New Girl Kirsten on the Trail Kirsten and the Chippewa During the Civil War, the country was divided between North and South. Children born into slavery often didn't know their birth date, so Addy Walker chooses April 9, 1865, the day the Civil War ends. The end of the war means big changes for Addy and her family. Welcome to Addy's World 1864: Growing Up During America's Civil War Meet Addy by Connie Porter Addy Learns a Lesson by Connie Porter Addy's Surprise by Connie Porter Happy Birthday, Addy! by Connie Porter Addy Saves the Day by Connie Porter Changes for Addy by Connie Porter Samantha Parkington is an orphan who lives with her wealthy Grandmary (Grandmother) in Mount Bedford, New York. She meets a young girl, named Nellie O'Malley, who works for the people next door. The year is 1904, the Victorian Age. The world is changing as new inventions, including the telephone and automobile, become a part of life. When her Uncle Gardner marries, Samantha goes to live with him and his wife. Eventually, she is joined by her friend Nellie and Nellie's little sister. In addition to the books about Samantha and Nellie, a movie was made about their lives. Welcome to Samantha's World 1904: Growing Up in America's New Century Meet Samantha by Susan S. Adler, Maxine Rose Schur, and Valerie Tripp Samantha Learn a Lesson by Susan S. Adler, Maxine Rose Schur, and Valerie Tripp Samantha's Surprise by Susan S. Adler, Maxine Rose, and Valerie Tripp Happy Birthday, Samantha! by Susan S. Adler, Maxine Rose, and Valerie Tripp Samantha Saves the Day by Susan S. Adler, Maxine Rose, and Valerie Tripp Changes for Samantha by Susan S. Adler, Maxine Rose, and Valerie Tripp Samantha's Special Talent by Sarah Masters Buckey Samantha's Winter Party by Valerie Tripp Samantha and the Missing Pearls by Valerie Tripp Samantha Saves the Wedding by Valerie Tripp Samantha's Blue Bicycle by Valerie Tripp Samantha's Wedding Memories: A Scrapbook of Gard and Cornelia's Wedding Samantha's Ocean Liner Adventure Kit Kittredge lives during the Great Depression (1934) when many families could not afford to pay their rent or buy food. Kit's Dad loses his job as so many other men have. Kit's favorite book is Robin Hood and His Adventures. Her favorite possession is her typewriter. She writes her own newspaper. Kit learns that even in bad times, some good things can happen. Welcome to Kit's World 1934: Growing Up During America's Great Depression Meet Kit by Valerie Tripp Kit Learns a Lesson by Valerie Tripp Kit's Surprise by Valerie Tripp Happy Birthday, Kit! by Valerie Tripp Kit Saves the Day by Valerie Tripp Changes for Kit by Valerie Tripp Kit's Railway Adventure Molly McIntire lives in Jefferson, Illinois during World War II (1944). Everyone is doing their part to support the war effort. People collect scrap metal. Sugar, butter, meat, and gasoline are rationed. Her Dad is a Doctor and he has volunteered to go to England to care for the troops. Molly's Mother has gone to work in a factory. Molly is good at spelling, but not math. On the weekends, she and her friends go the the movies. A young girl named Emily Bennett comes from England to live with Molly's family. Emily's Mother was killed during the bombing in London and her Dad is in the military. Molly, Emily, and friends learn tap dancing. In addition to the books about Molly and Emily, their story was made into a movie. Welcome to Molly's World 1944: Growing Up in World War Two America Meet Molly by Valerie Tripp Molly Learns a Lesson by Valerie Tripp Molly's Surprise by Valerie Tripp Happy Birthday, Molly! by Valerie Tripp Molly Saves the Day by Valerie Tripp Changes for Molly by Valerie Tripp Molly Takes Flight by Valerie Tripp Molly's A+ Partner by Valerie Tripp Molly and the Movie Star by Valerie Tripp Molly Marches On by Valerie Tripp Molly's Puppy Tale by Valerie Tripp Molly's Route 66 Adventure Julie Albright and her friend, Ivy Ling, live in San Francisco. They have been neighbors and best friends since starting school. Julie likes basketball; Ivy likes gymnastics. Julie's life changes when her parents get a divorce and she moves to a new school, but she and Ivy find ways to stay in touch. It's 1974 and Julie's favorite song is by the Beatles. Julie has a pet rabbit named Nutmeg. She likes writing in her journal. Her school doesn't have a girls' basketball team and Coach Manley says she can't play on the boys' team. Meet Julie by Megan McDonald Julie Tells Her Story by Megan McDonald Happy New Year, Julie by Megan McDonald Julie and the Eagles by Megan McDonald Julie's Journey by Megan McDonald Changes for Julie by Megan McDonald Good Luck, Ivy by Lisa Yee  Custom Search
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