American Girl (Firm)
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
When Julie visits Gold Moon Ranch, a farming commune in California's gold rush country, the back-to-the-land lifestyle seems idyllic at first. But peculiar problems keep cropping up, almost as if someone was trying to shut down the commune! Then, on a secret trip to an abandoned gold mine, Julie stumbles on a mysterious message that hints at long-lost treasure. Julie is desperate to find it, before danger closes in on Gold Moon Ranch.
3) Gabriela
Author
Series
American Girl Gabriela volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Gabby loves expressing herself--especially in the dance studio--but lately, poetry is becoming her art from of choice. Gabby struggles with stuttering, and spoken word poetry helps her speech flow more freely. When the city threatens to close her beloved community arts center, Gabby is detemined to find a way to help. Can she rally her community and harness the power of her words to save the community arts center?
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Series
Language
English
Description
Kaya is an adventurous Nez Perce girl growing up before America became a country. When her courage is tested, Kaya draws strength from the traditions and legends her elders share. Kaya listens closely, because she dreams of one day becoming a leader for her people just like Swan Circling, the bold warrior woman who is her hero.
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Series
Language
English
Description
After her parents divorce, fun-loving San Francisco girl Julie moves away from her best friend Ivy to start over again in a new house and school. But before long, she learns to create a few changes of her own--from saving endangered eagles to celebrating the U.S. Bicentennial.
Language
English
Description
Nine-year-old Saige is excited about the new school year, until she discovers that art, her favorite class, has been cut. On top of that, her best friend Tessa seems to be spending more and more time with another girl. For help, Saige turns to her grandma Mimi, a well-known artist and horsewoman, who inspires her to take action. Can Saige find the courage to overcome her fears, save the art program and her friendship with Tessa?