Susan McAliley
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Ruthie Smithens, a girl who loves fairy tales and happy endings, doesn't mind being 'goffy Ruthie' if it makes her best friend, Kit Kttredge, smile and forget about the hardships of the Depression. But when Ruthie finds out that the Kittredges are going to be evicted from their house, she makes up her mind to help..."--Cover back.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In 1764, when Kaya and her family reunite with other Nez Perce Indians to fish for the red salmon, she learns that bragging, even about her swift horse, can lead to trouble. Includes historical notes on the Nez Perce Indians.
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Still grieving over the death of her hero, and missing her stolen horse and kidnapped younger sister, Kaya tries to earn the trust of a lone and starving dog who is about to have puppies. Includes historical notes on Nez Perce children.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
In the fall of 1764, after Kaya and her sister are kidnapped from their Nez Perce village by enemy horse raiders, she tries to find a way to escape back home. Includes historical notes on education and learning among the Nez Perce Indians.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
When Kaya and her family join with other Nez Perce and Salish Indians to fish for the red salmon, she and her older sister hope to be reunited with their younger sister, who had been kidnapped some time before. Includes historical notes on the summer activities of the Nez Perce Indians.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On a visit to Cincinnati from rural Kentucky during the Great Depression, Aunt Millie impresses Kit with her money-saving cleverness. Includes information on life in America during the Great Depression.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
In 1764, Kaya greatly admires a courageous and kind young woman in her Nez Perce village and wants to be worthy of her respect. Includes historical notes on the winter activities of the Nez Perce Indians, including ceremonies and crafts.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co
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 New Mexico in 1824 as well as a recipe for apple empanaditas.
12) Nellie's promise
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Nellie O'Malley finally has a home again. She and her little sisters, Bridget and Jenny, are happily settling in with Samantha's family in New York City ..."
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In 1934, during the Depression, Kit's cantankerous uncle comes to live in the Cincinnati boardinghouse run by her parents, enlisting her aid in transcribing his complaining letters to the editor of the local newspaper and inspiring her to write a different kind of letter of her own.
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Elizabeth Cole and her best friend, Felicity, are "the merriest girls in Virginia". The merry friends think it's very funny to play tricks on Elizabeth's snobby older sister, Annabelle. When Annabelle Bananabelle becomes engaged, Elizabeth and Felicity's mischief heats up, until Elizabeth finds herself in big trouble!
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl Pub
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Julie and her best friend, Ivy, find a baby owl in Golden Gate Park--and it needs help. At a wildlife rescue center, Julie meets Shasta and Sierra, two bald eagles that will be caged for life, unless money is raised to release them back into the wild. For Earth Day, Julie thinks of a unique way to tell the public of the eagles' plight. The "Looking Back" section explores the beginning of the environmental movement.--From publisher's description.
18) Rebecca and Ana
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Nine-year-old Rebecca Rubin eagerly helps her cousin Ana, newly arrived from Russia, to adjust to life in New York City, but when their teacher says the two must sing together at a school assembly, Rebecca worries that her big moment will be ruined.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
c1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Tia Dolores, the beloved aunt who has cared for the Montoya family since the death of their mother, announces that she is planning to leave, Josefina and her sisters try to find a way to change her mind.
20) Julie's journey
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl Pub
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
It's 1976 and the entire country is celebrating America's 200th birthday. Julie joins her cousins on a pioneer-style wagon train in honor of the Bicentennial. The journey is filled with adventures, challenges, and self-discovery as Julie faces her fears to make an important contribution to her country's birthday. The "Looking Back" section provides additional information about Bicentennial celebrations in the United States.--From publisher's description....