When Cornelia's veil is ruined on the day of her wedding ceremony in 1904, nineyearold Samantha comes to the rescue, in a new American Girls story which includes information on wedding customs in the early 1900s and instructions for making a bridesmaid bouquet.

Few children's book series can match the runaway success of the American Girls Short Stories. In one year we've sold nearly 2 million copies of these perfectly pocket-sized (4 1/2" x 6") hardcover books featuring the adventures of the American Girls. Full-color illustrations, a historical picture essay, and directions for a craft project in every book make these an incredible value at just $3.95 each.Molly's class chooses her to give their War Bond money to a famous movie star. But her big idea for presenting it is almost a disaster.

In Felicity Takes a Dare, it's the day of Williamsburg's town fair. Felicity has waited all winter to enjoy the music and dancing, to watch the races and contests, and, most of all, to see the racehorses. Felicity is sure it will be a day that she will never forget. Unfortunately, she's right. After you read Felicity's story, learn how to play quoits, a game Felicity might have played at the town fair.

On a visit to the family's shepherd camp in the mountains, a sudden storm puts Papa in danger. Can Josefina get them both to safety?

Kirsten and her cousins look after the farm while the adults go to town. There's plenty of work to do, but it seems easy to Kirsten—until a blizzard hits!

Addy's parents renew their vows with a church wedding in freedom. Addy can't wait—until Harriet makes fun of her wedding present and her family's past.

When her friend Nellie is suspected of stealing Mrs. Van Sicklen's black pearls at Christmastime, Samantha helps her discover where they really went.

Molly wants to be the first to find a surprise at the end of the nature hike at her camp. When she ventures off the trail, she finds a secret surprise of her own.

In 1774 Williamsburg, Virginia, Felicity helps the irritable Mrs. Burnie do laundry and learns a secret that seems to explain her behavior. Includes notes on the history of eyeglasses and instructions for making a pair of lorgnettes, glass lenses attached to elegant handles.In 1774 Williamsburg, Virginia, Felicity helps the irritable Mrs. Burnie do laundry and learns a secret that seems to explain the woman's behavior, in a book that also discusses the history of eyeglasses.

Josefina's grandparents from Santa Fe come to visit—and they bring Tia Delores with them. She is excited to see them, but trying to please her own new ways with her grandmother's old ways may be tough. Illustrations.

The Larsons receive a surprise visit from Chippewa Indians. At first, Kirsten is afraid of them, but she soon needs help with her dog Caro, and the Chippewa are there to help. Illustrations.

The war has ended, and Addy is working on an essay about freedom. When President Lincoln is shot, Addy fears freedom will never really come. But as she waits in line with Poppa to see Lincoln's body, Addy learns what freedom is really about. After you read Addy's story, take a presidential quiz to learn more about Abraham Lincoln.

Gard and Cornelia are back from their honeymoon—and they've brought a surprise for Samantha. Illustrations.

Kit plays baseball under the disapproving eye of Mrs. Howard, who doesn't think she is much of a team player. But when Kit needs help, she may have to learn what team work really is. Illustrations.

Molly and Susan pair up to write a report about George Washington. When they start to disagree on the report, Molly thinks their grade—and their friendship—might be doomed. Luckily, Susan has a few surprises up her sleeve. After you read Molly's story, make cherry cupcakes, just as Molly might have done to celebrate Washington's birthday.

Fresh New Adventures for Beloved Characters. American Girls Short Stories(TM) These perfectly pocket-size (41/2" 6") hardcover books feature exciting new adventures for the popular American Girls characters. Each book features full-color illustrations, a historical picture essay, and directions for a fun activity. When Spotted Owl becomes friends with Kaya's sister, Speaking Rain, Kaya feels left out. Can Kaya overcome her jealously and work with Spotted Owl in a moment of danger?

In 1824 New Mexico, Josefina and her sisters argue as they weave, until Josefina thinks of a way to make their work more fun, in a story that includes historical notes on blanket weaving in New Mexico in 1824.

Kirsten's Promise is a powerful story about Kirsten's encounter with a little boy, Ezra, who's living out of an overturned wagon. Thinking that his mother will soon return, Kirsten promises not to tell anyone about the boy or the wagon. But as the days pass and the weather grows colder, Kirsten has to decide whether she can better help the boy by keeping her promise to him, or breaking it. After reading the story, girls can read about wagon trains like the one that Ezra and his mother planned to join, and can make a flower crown like those made by children traveling across the prairie in the 1850s.

Fresh New Adventures for Beloved Characters. American Girls Short Stories(TM) These perfectly pocket-size (41/2" 6") hardcover books feature exciting new adventures for the popular American Girls characters. Each book features full-color illustrations, a historical picture essay, and directions for a fun activity. At Cape Island, New Jersey, Addy eats at an ice cream parlor and feels very grown-up. But when a white girl is unfriendly with her, Addy wonders whether she is really ready to be a young lady.

Samantha organizes a talent show to raise money for a new roof for the library. She's too busy organizing to come up with an act of her own. But when the curtains come down, Samantha recognizes her own special talent at last.

Fresh New Adventures for Beloved Characters. American Girls Short Stories(TM) These perfectly pocket-size (41/2" 6") hardcover books feature exciting new adventures for the popular American Girls characters. Each book features full-color illustrations, a historical picture essay, and directions for a fun activity. Kit dreams of a tree house high in the branches of the backyard tree. When Dad and Stirling surprise her with a real tree house, her dream seems to have come true at last—or has it? Only Kit can decide.

In 1945, ten-year-old Molly does not want to share her puppy Bennett with her brother but finds she might need to change her mind.