American Girl

By Vanessa Welch

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Addy Walker Addy is a girl who lives in the time of the Civil War and keeps her hopes high because she

is sure that someday the war will end, she will get to see her grandparents and her little three year old sister, Sam her brother will come home from the war, and that everything will be alright.

She also has to face living in a boarding home and face a rich girl in school who has tons of dresses and no bragging rights. The worse part is that she has to be desk buddies with her.

Addy is sure that everything is going to be okay.

Felicity Merriman As a girl growing up during a revolutionary time,

Felicity believes the American colonies should be free. Others think a king who lives far away is most fit to rule—even Felicity’s grandfather and her best friend, Elizabeth. Feeling torn, Felicity must find a way to hold both love and loyalty in her heart.

Josefina Montoya As a New Mexican girl growing up in 1824, Josefina is

trying to preserve what is precious after her mother’s passing. Josefina is overjoyed when her mother’s sister, Tía Dolores, comes to live on the family rancho, but worries about her new ideas. Can Josefina welcome change and still remember the old ways?

Julie Albright Julie Albright is a fun-loving San Francisco girl who

faces big changes—she’s moving away from her best friend, Ivy Ling, and starting over at a new house and school. But soon enough, Julie learns how to create a few changes of her own.

Kaya As a Nez Perce girl growing up in 1764,Kaya is

determined to become a better person. She’s been nicknamed “Magpie”----- an untrustworthy and selfish bird--- after neglecting her brothers to compete in a race. Now she follows the example of her hero, Swan Circling so that no one will ever call her “Magpie” again.

Kit Kittredge As a girl growing up during the

Great Depression, Kit sees her dad lose his business overnight. To help save their home, Kit becomes resourceful. With Ruthie by her side, Kit also learns to treasure what money can’t buy—friends and family.