American girls collection. American girls short stories
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Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Although she is tired of the responsibility of being the oldest sister, Felicity realizes how much her family means to her when a carriage accident puts her pregnant mother in danger.
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High hopes for Addy
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Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Nine-year-old Kirsten keeps her friendship with a Sioux Indian girl a secret until Kirsten's little brother becomes lost in the woods. Includes a section on Sioux Indians and a project related to the story.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Molly feels that everything in her life has changed when her father goes off to England to help wounded soldiers and her beloved aunt joins the Women's Airforce Service Pilots. Includes a section on women pilots in the armed services, and a project related to the story.
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Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When her friend Nellie, the servant girl from next door, does not show up for ice skating as usual, Samantha is afraid that Nellie will not come to her party because she cannot afford to bring presents. Includes a section on ice skating in the early
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Felicity's dancing shoes
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15) Josefina's song
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Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
17) Molly marches on
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Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Felicity discovers a secret
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21) Just Josefina
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Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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. Includes historical notes on women's rights in
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Kirsten and the Chippewa
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23)
Kit's home run
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24)
Molly's A+ partner
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26)
Samantha's blue bicycle
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Author
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
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Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Kaya becomes jealous of a girl from another tribe until they are forced to work together in a dangerous situation. Includes historical notes on Indian trading along the Columbia River in 1764, as well as instructions for creating a petroglyph.
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Kirsten's promise
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31) Kit's tree house
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Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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. Includes note on housing during the Depression and a related craft activity.
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Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Samantha organizes a talent show to support the library, but wonders what her special talent is. Includes historical notes on vaudeville as well as instructions for juggling scarves.
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Thanks to Josefina
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