Who are the American Girls?
A Guide to the Doll and Book Characters that Girls Know By Heart
Jan 28, 2009
Parents, teachers, and babysitters know that the American Girl characters are somehow different in the hearts of the girls who are fascinated by them. Anyone who regularly converses with American Girl fan should learn about the girls, their time periods, and their adventures.
American Girl historical books are excellent additions to bookshelves, and they make excellent gifts for elementary-aged girls.
The American Girl Dolls, Friends, and Books
Addy
Addy is an escaped slave living Civil War. Her books show the difficulties of living in freedom in a racist society. Books about Addy include:
- Addy's Story Collection in One Volume (ISBN: 1593694555)
Felicity and her best friend, Elizabeth
Felicity and Elizabeth are Colonial girls living in Williamsburg, Virginia, during the pivitol American Revolution. Books about Felicity and Elizabeth include:
- Felicity's Story Collection in One Volume (ISBN: 1593694520)
- Very Funny, Elizabeth (ISBN:1593690614)
Josefina
Josefina lives in Sante Fe in the early 19th century, before it became part of the United States. Books about Josefina include:
- Josefina's Story Collection in One Volume (ISBN:1593694539)
Julie and her best friend, Ivy
Julie is a 1970s Californian who must deal with her family's changes after her parents divorce. Ivy, her best friend in California, is facing the challenges of family life combined with extracurricular activities. Books about Julie and Ivy include:
- Julie's Story Collection in One Volume (ISBN:1593694504)
- Good Lucky Ivy (ISBN: 1593693567)
Kaya
Kaya is Nez Perce girl who lives in 18th century Idaho. Her books reflect the Native American lifestyle before the changes brought by American settlers of the west. Books about Kaya include:
- Kaya's Story Collection in One Volume (ISBN: 1593694512 )
Kirsten
Kirsten lives in 19th century Minnesota. She shows the struggles of Swedish immigrants who were pioneer settlers. Books about Kirsten include:
- Kirsten's Story Collection in One Volume (ISBN:1593694547)
Kit and her best friend, Ruthie
Kit and Ruthie are best friends whose families must face the struggles of the Great Depression in the 1930s. Books about Kit and Ruthie include:
- Kit's Story Collection in One Volume (ISBN: 1593694571)
- Really Truly Ruthie (ISBN: 1593693214)
Molly and her best friend, Emily
Molly and Emily are World War 2 girls who faces the hardships of being separated from family members due to the war. Books about Molly and Emily include:
- Molly's Story Collection in One Volume (ISBN:159369458X)
- Brave Emily (ISBN: 1593692102)
Samantha and her best friend, Nellie
Samantha and Nellie are turn-of-the 20th-century East Coast girls of different social classes. Books about Samantha and Nellie include:
- Samantha's Story Collection in One Volume (ISBN: 1593694563)
- Nellie's Promise (ISBN: 1584858907)
American Girl books, dolls, and movies speak to imaginative girls, and girls love to talk about the vicarious adventures they have with their American Girl friends.
American Girl books are all published by American Girl Publishing, Inc, and Pleasant Company Publications, and written by various American Girl authors, including Valerie Tripp and Janet Shaw.
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