American Girl: Felicity Series by Valerie Tripp, Dan Andreasen, Luann Roberts

In Williamsburg in 1774, nine-year-old Felicity rescues a beautiful horse who is being beaten and starved by her cruel owner.

The books in this collection tell the stories of six American girls who lived long ago:

Christmas in Williamsburg means a dancing party at the Governor's Palace for Felicity, but her mother becomes very ill and cannot finish the special blue gown.

As her tenth birthday approaches, Felicity is excited by her grandfather's visit, but she is also concerned about the growing tensions between the colonists and the British governor in Williamsburg.

When Felicity's friend Ben breaks his apprenticeship agreement and runs away, Felicity must use all of her courage to save the day.

Felicity Merriman is a spunky, spritely girl growing up in Virginia in 1774, just before the Revolutionary War. Felicity's stories tell of the adventures of this spirited girl, who grows impatient doing the "sitting down kinds of things" that colonial girls are expected to do. Felicity much prefers to be outdoors, especially riding horses.In her stories, Felicity learns about responsibility and loyalty--to her family, her friends, and her new country--and what it means to be truly free... moreFelicity Merriman is a spunky, spritely girl growing up in Virginia in 1774, just before the Revolutionary War. Felicity's stories tell of the adventures of this spirited girl, who grows impatient doing the "sitting down kinds of things" that colonial girls are expected to do. Felicity much prefers to be outdoors, especially riding horses.In her stories, Felicity learns about responsibility and loyalty--to her family, her friends, and her new country--and what it means to be truly free. As war between the Patriots and Loyalists looms, Felicity faces changes at home and in her relationship with her best friend, Elizabeth. less