American Girl: Short Stories Series by Connie Rose Porter, Renée Graef, Philip Hood, Valerie Tripp, Janet Beeler Shaw, Susan McAliley

In Kirsten on the Trail, Kirsten's secret Indian friend returns. When Mama finds out about Singing Bird, she forbids Kirsten to play with her. But when Kirsten's little brother, Peter, gets lost in the woods, Kirsten knows just whom to call on for help.

In High Hopes for Addy, Addy's hopes seems shattered. Her baby sister, Esther, messes up all of her things, including her kite for the kite festival. Then, with Esther's help, Addy discovers just what it takes to make kites fly and dreams soar.After you read Addy's story, learn how to make a kite like the one Addy and her family made.

World War Two is changing everything in Molly's life. First Dad left for England, and now Aunt Eleanor plans to join the WASPs--the Women's Airforce Service Pilots. In Molly Takes Flight, Molly longs for something that won't change, like the North Star shining at the end of the Little Dipper.After you read Molly's story, learn how to make your own stargazer, just like Molly might have made.

Kirsten is jealous of a new girl at school. But then she finds that she and Nora have more in common than she had wanted to believe.

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.

Samantha's Short Story Set (3 Books)

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.

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... moreKirsten'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. less