Серия &quot;American Girl&quot;

Second Chances

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Josefina’s godmother, Tía Magdalena, has taught her many things. But when a friend is in danger, will Josefina be able to think fast enough to save the day? Then a unique birthday gift from Papá ensures that Josefina will always remember the moment she made a valuable discovery about herself and her future. Now that Josefina and her sisters have learned so much, their aunt, Tía Dolores, thinks it’s time to leave the rancho. Can anyone convince her to stay?

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Secrets at Camp Nokomis

Secrets at Camp Nokomis

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Rebecca loves everything about summer camp, but making friends turns out to be harder than she expected. What secret is her bunkmate hiding and why? When camp pranks start getting out of hand and a girl goes missing, Rebecca is determined to find out what's really going on at Camp Nokomis. At the end of the story, the Looking Back section provides interesting facts about summer camps in Rebecca's time.

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Secrets in the Hills

Kathleen Ernst

Secrets in the Hills

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Josefina has heard tales and legends all her life: rumors of gold and silver buried in the hills, and even stories of a ghostly Weeping Woman who haunts the countryside. She never imagined that such tales might be true until the day a mysterious stranger arrives at her rancho. Could all these stories lead to the discovery of a long-lost treasure or a terrifying omen? Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an Inside Josefina's World essay about New Mexican legends.

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Kathleen Ernst

Shadows on Society Hill

Shadows on Society Hill

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Addy is overjoyed when Poppa's new boss offers the Walker family a home of their own on his property in Philadelphia's elegant Society Hill neighborhood. But Addy soon discovers that their new home holds frightening secrets, and one leads straight back to the North Carolina plantation where she and her family were slaves only two years before. Can Addy uncover the truth before her family loses everything, even with someone determined to stop her? Includes an Inside Addy's World...

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Smoke on the Wind

Janet Shaw

Smoke on the Wind

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Feeling lonesome and missing her sister and her horse who were captured by enemy raiders, Kaya befriends a dog that has wandered near camp. Although others warn her not to trust the animal, Kaya senses something different. Then, an annual gathering makes Kaya hopeful of her sister’s return, and a group of hunters bring news of horses running wild in the mountains. Will this summer bring the happy reunions Kaya’s tribe is hoping for?

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Janet Shaw

Soaring High

Soaring High

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First Julie is inspired to raise money so that two bald eagles can fly free. But will she be able to raise enough money to build a tower for their flight? Then, on a journey to commemorate the birth of a nation, Julie finds a way to include a very significant signature on the rededication scroll. And when Julie realizes she can make a positive change in punishments at school, she runs for student body president. Will Julie get the votes she needs?

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Song of the Mockingbird

Song of the Mockingbird

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What if you suddenly found yourself in Josefina's world in New Mexico in 1824? What activities might you do on the rancho, what dreams might you have, and what would you do for fun? In this story, you can join Josefina on adventures that take the two of you from spending cozy evenings on the rancho to coming face-to-face with a mountain lion to visiting the lively market in the city of Santa Fe! Your journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns you choose, as you select from a...

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Stand Up for Yourself & Your Friend...

Patti Kelley Criswell

Stand Up for Yourself & Your Friends

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You can make a difference, and this book is here to help! It gives you the tools you need to recognize bullying and be prepared to handle it. Take a quiz to learn your speak-up style, and read great advice from girls who have been in similar situations. With tips that include wise words to use with bullies, smart ways to ignore them, and solid advice on getting an adult's help when needed, you'll discover how you can make the world a safer, happier place for yourself and your friends,...

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Patti Kelley Criswell

Stars, Stripes and Surprises

Stars, Stripes and Surprises

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When a girl from London comes to stay with the McIntires, Molly expects her to be as glamorous as an English princess. But Emily is nothing like Molly expected. It isn't until Emily talks about living through a real bombing that Molly understands the sacrifices others have made for the war. Just when Molly feels like wartime will last forever, she gets the news she's been waiting for: Dad is coming home! Can Molly pull off plans for a big surprise?

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Sunlight and Shadows

Sunlight and Shadows

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A special surprise brings a lot of newness to the rancho, including learning how to read, play the piano, and weave. But how will these new skills help her family and keep memories of Mamá close? Then, Josefina is grateful for a new idea that helps save their ranch after a devastating flood. But as Christmas approaches, Josefina is thinking a lot about the comfort of treasured traditions. Discover which traditions help make this Christmas really wonderful for Josefina.

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Taking Off

Taking Off

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Turning ten is a big deal, and Maryellen Larkin wants to celebrate it in a very special way. Will she choose a western theme or decide on a superstar celebration, or will the event turn out to be something even Maryellen doesn't expect? And which party participant surprises her the most? Then, Dad comes home with a silver surprise and big plans for a family vacation. On the trip, what will Maryellen discover about Joan and her wedding plans? What will Maryellen decide about her own plans...

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The Big Break

The Big Break

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It’s 1974, and Julie Albright has just moved to a new neighborhood and started at a new school. So when she finds out the basketball team is «boys only,» Julie is determined to fight for her right to play. Will a petition with 150 names be enough to make the coach change his mind and give her a chance?

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The Cameo Necklace

The Cameo Necklace

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As Cécile exits a crowded showboat after enjoying a lavish Floating Circus, she stumbles-and when she gets up, she realizes that the cameo necklace she borrowed from her aunt is no longer on her neck. Knowing that the necklace was the last gift Tante Tay's husband gave her before he died, Cécile is desperate to find it. As she tracks down the people in the crowd who were near her when she fell, her search takes her into many corners of New Orleans, from a society tea party to the crowded...

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The Care and Keeping of You 1

Valorie Schaefer

The Care and Keeping of You 1

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Our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. (Medical consultant: Cara Natterson, MD.) You'll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. Once you feel comfortable with what's happening, you'll be ready to move on to the The Care &...

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Valorie Schaefer

The Care and Keeping of You 2

Cara Natterson

The Care and Keeping of You 2

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This thoughtful advice book will guide you through the next steps of growing up. With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, your growing body, peer pressure, personal care, and more! Written by Dr. Cara Natterson for girls 10 and up, The Care & Keeping of You 2 follows up the original bestseller with even more in-depth details about the physical and emotional changes you're going through.

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Cara Natterson

The Cry of the Loon

Barbara Steiner

The Cry of the Loon

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Samantha can't wait to take Nellie to Piney Point, Grandmary's summer home in the mountains. But the girls arrive to find the lodge plagued with accidents–and Grandmary begins to think about selling. Samantha and Nellie must figure out what's going on before they lose Piney Point forever! Includes a Looking Back essay about the Adirondacks' grand lodges at the turn of the last century.

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Barbara Steiner

The Crystal Ball

The Crystal Ball

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Rebecca and her neighbor, Mr. Rossi, seem to be having a run of bad luck. When Mr. Rossi sprains his wrist, Rebecca takes over the care and feeding of his carrier pigeons. Then a strange black pigeon delivers an eerie message warning Mr. Rossi of danger, and Rebecca must jump into action to find answers. Where did the pigeon come from, and what sort of danger is lurking? Is Rebecca herself now in danger as well? Only a visit to a fortune teller will reveal the truth! An illustrated Looking Back...

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The Curse of the Ravenscourt

Sarah Masters Buckey

The Curse of the Ravenscourt

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Uncle Gard and Aunt Cornelia’s New York City brownstone is being expanded to make more room for Samantha and the three O’Malley sisters. While the renovation is underway, the family moves to an apartment on the top floor of Ravenscourt, a fashionable new 13-story apartment-hotel. Samantha is excited about their luxurious new home-until she learns there’s a terrible curse on the building’s owner, Horace Raven! Are strange things happening because of the curse-or is something else scaring the...

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Sarah Masters Buckey

The Feelings Book (revised)

Dr. Lynda Madison

The Feelings Book (revised)

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This invaluable companion to The Care & Keeping of You received its own fresh update! The Feelings Book will help you understand your emotions, and deal with them in positive ways. You’ll get tips on how to express your feelings and stay in control, plus get sensitive advice on handling fear, anxiety, jealousy, and grief. Learn how to stay in the driver’s seat of your own emotions!

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Dr. Lynda Madison

The Finders Keepers Rule

The Finders Keepers Rule

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Maryellen takes a break from practicing for the big Rock Around the Clock holiday dance to go to the beach with her friend Davy. While playing in the waves, they find a barnacle-encrusted ring buried in the sand. They imagine that it's lost treasure from a sunken ship. But why do other people seem desperate to get the ring?

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The Ghost Wind Stallion

The Ghost Wind Stallion

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Kaya's people tell a story about unusual silver stallions of long ago that had powerful medicine – a strong connection to the spirit world. Now Kaya's blind sister, Speaking Rain, has dreamed of a stallion like none she's ever met. Then the two girls come upon a silver stallion in the woods. Could he be a Ghost Wind Stallion of legend?

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The Glow of the Spotlight

The Glow of the Spotlight

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What if you suddenly found yourself in Rebecca’s world in 1914? Can you imagine welcoming family from a faraway land or waiting for your turn to light candles during a special holiday? Join Rebecca on adventures where the two of you can try out for a vaudeville show, put on a musical, or even sneak into a factory to deliver an important message. Your journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns you choose, as you select from a variety of exciting options in this multiple-ending story.

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The Glowing Heart

The Glowing Heart

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Josefina's home is filled with holiday guests, including a dashing man from Mexico City who delivers a precious heirloom to Tía Dolores. Everyone is delighted with the stunning ruby ring, but as soon as the ring appears at the rancho, things start going wrong. What is going on? With all her heart, Josefina is determined to find out.

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