Kaya's Short Story Collection


Book Description

Presents a collection of stories about the life and times of Kaya, a Nez Perce girl.




The American Girls Short Stories


Book Description

All six books in an attractive slipcase.




Samantha's Short Story Collection


Book Description

Join Samantha as she grows up in the United States in the 20th century.




Kirsten and the Chippewa


Book Description

In 1854, ten-year-old Kirsten, living with her family in Minnesota, meets a raiding party of Ojibway Indians and finds unexpected help when her dog is in danger.




Addy Studies Freedom


Book Description

Addy's jubilation over her family's new freedoms is cut short by the news that President Lincoln has been shot and killed.




Addy's Short Story Collection


Book Description

Set just after the Civil War, this short story collection includes Addy Studies Freedom, Addy's Wedding Quilt, Addy's Little Brother, High Hopes for Addy, and Addy's Summer Place, plus "looking back" essays and a ribbon bookmark.




Molly's Short Story Collection


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Short stories tell how Molly deals with change when World War Two sends her father overseas and her mother into the Red Cross, and how she learns to be responsible, a good student, and a good friend.




Kit's Story Collection


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If Kit Kittredge could write her own story about how the Depression affected her family, she'd make sure it had a happy ending. But the reality is that she and her family are living through the Depression one grim day at a time. The Kittredges' boarding house brings in some money, but it may not be enough to keep them from losing their house. Kit struggles with an endless list of chores that keeps her constantly busy at home. But she knows that there are people who have lost even more than her family has because of the Depression, and she looks for ways to help. To her great surprise, Kit discovers that along with hard times come good times, too. Book jacket.




Just Josefina


Book Description

Nine-year-old Josefina lives on a ranch in New Mexico in 1824.




According to Aggie


Book Description

When best friends Aggie and Fiona drift apart in fifth grade, Aggie grows to understand that fading friendships are normal, and she makes a new friend who shares more of her interests.