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Series
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Claudie Wells believes everyone has a talent - everyone except for her. She's growing up in New York City's Harlem neighborhood during the 1920s. Her world is filled with writers and poets, painters and sculptors, actors and dancers, singers and musicians. Claudie wants more than anything to be a person whose imagination can fly instead of a person whose feet are stuck on the ground. She tries dancing, singing, painting, and even baking, but none...
Series
American girls collection. 1764 volume 1
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Kaya's Nez Perce people are known for their skill with horses, and Kaya hopes to become the best horsewoman in the village. But after accepting a foolish challenge that puts her brothers in danger, Kaya earns a punishment and an insulting nickname. Kaya is inspired by a brave young woman in her village, and is determined to make better choices. Will Kaya prove that she can change--and lose that horrible nickname?
Series
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Rebecca Rubin is growing up in the bustling city of New York in 1914. She dreams of being a star on the silver screen, but her performance this year is on the stage at school. She has to share the spotlight with her cousin Ana, though, and Rebecca fears the audience will laugh instead of applaud. Will Ana hurt or help the performance? Then, being included in a special plan fills Rebecca with joy. But what act of kindness teaches her the true meaning...
Series
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In Washington, DC, seventh grader Evette learns the rift in her family was caused by racism and organizes a river cleanup where she invites her friends and family, including both of her grandmothers, hoping they can make amends.
Series
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In Washington, DC, seventh grader Maritza Ochoa learns to lead on and off the soccer field as she organizes community support for her teammate Violeta whose family member is being detained by immigration officials and who has a secret of her own Maritza promises to keep.
Series
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Courtney Moore is the best gamer at the arcade. But she can't understand why there aren't more girl characters. When Courtney imagines her own video game, the hero is a girl who knows how to handle any situation. If only I was like that in real life, Courtney wishes. Her dad's moving for a job, so Courtney won't be living with him on the weekends anymore. That's causing a big problem with her stepsister, who doesn't like sharing a room with Courtney...
Series
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Claudie is traveling from Harlem to Georgia with Mama and Cousin Sidney to meet her grandmother and cousins for the first time. She hopes that learning her family's story will inspire her for the variety show she's planning to raise money to save the boardinghouse her family lives in. Claudie's grandmother tells her a legend from slavery times called "The People Could Fly." In it, an old man whispers magic words, and the enslaved people grow wings...
Series
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
[2024].
Language
English
Description
Lila has decided to try out for Gold level gymnastic teams. But her best friend and teammate, Katie is feeling stressed by all the competitions. A day of horse back riding should fix it. Or will it? Is Lila losing her best friend?
Series
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Nanea Mitchell had hoped that going back to school would make life seem normal again. But everything has changed since the war started, including Miss Smith's wonderful classroom. Nanea's dear friend Donna is gone, and now there's a new girl who seems to be getting all of Miss Smith's attention. There are also worries at home as Nanea's big brother talks about joining the Army. Nanea can't bear the thought of him leaving. In the swirl of changes,...
Series
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Z's thrilled to be going on the road to help her mom film a documentary. She might even get to interview her vlogging idol, Winter Costello, at VidCon! Eager to share her summer adventure with her friends and vlog fans, Z keeps her phone and camera at the ready. But she finds that working on a real film set takes more focus than she expected. When her love of connecting online threatens to ruin her chances of connecting with her idol and fans in...
Series
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Isabel and Nicki Hoffman may be twins, but they're each one of a kind. Isabel loves dancing with her friends, while Nicki prefers skateboarding alone. In December 1999, the girls create a list of challenges to complete before midnight on New Year's Eve. But just before the new millennium arrives, disaster strikes. Will the most momentous night of their lives be a twin win or a sister setback?
15) Teamwork magic
Author
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Spring has sprung in the garden, but the five friends discover it's a mess! The flower beds are weedy, the pond is mucky, and the swing is broken. Will their fairy powers be enough to clean up the garden in time for a party? Unexpectedly, the girls discover a new power- a new friend?- From back cover
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Christmas is just around the corner, and Tenney and her bandmate, Logan, are going on tour! Tenney can't wait to share their music with fans all over Tennessee. But being on the road is harder than she expected--she's missing out on her favorite holiday traditions at home ... and why is Logan being such a scrooge? After a series of disappointments, the duo begin to crack under the pressure. Can they save the tour--and their holiday spirit--in time...
Series
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Things have changed for Samantha. She leaves quiet Mount Bedford for the bustle of New York City and the company of Aunt Cornelia's ten-year-old twin sisters, Agnes and Agatha. This pair is good at getting into mischief, and at bringing Samantha with them. When the three of them visit Grandmary's summer home, their adventure leads to danger on Goose Lake--the same lake where Samantha's parents drowned! Then word comes that Samantha's neighbor Nellie...
Series
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Steps High has been captured... by enemy raiders! Kaya fears she'll never see her beloved horse again, until she hears of a herd of Nimiipuu horses running wild in the mountains. As she travels with a hunting party into the mountains, Kaya is troubled by the smoke she smells on the wind--smoke from mountain fires. While searching desperately for Steps High, Kaya has to face a fear greater than any she's ever known." --
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"The puka shells jingle in my hand. I don't want to lose them, so I slide the necklace over my head. But as I pull my hair out from under the string of shells, the ground drops from beneath my feet. I feel the whoosh of an ocean breeze, and then a pink mist covers my eyes . . . What if you suddenly found yourself in Nanea's hometown of Honolulu during World War Two? Together, you and Nanea could send secret messages for the war effort or work in a...
Author
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Camille loves the ocean, the warm sand, the pretty shells, and the sparkling waves that tickle her toes. Sometimes she even imagines that she's a mermaid with whales and dolphins for friends! When the other WellieWishers see how much Camille misses her summers by the sea, they want to help, but how can four girls turn a garden into an ocean?"--Publisher.
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