American Girl Series

Molly's Surprise

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 August 1986

Even though he is away serving in an English hospital during World War II, Molly's father finds a way to make the family Christmas very special.

Meet Samantha, an American Girl

In 1904, nine-year-old Samantha, an orphan living with her wealthy grandmother, and her servant friend Nellie have a midnight adventure when they try to find out what has happened to the seamstress who suddenly left her job.

Molly Learns a Lesson

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 September 1986

Meet Kit

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 September 2000

When her father's business closes because of the Great Depression forcing Kit to make changes in her life, the nine-year-old responds with resourcefulness.

Felicity Learns a Lesson

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 September 1991

Shortly before the Revolutionary War, nine-year-old Felicity, who lives in Williamsburg, is torn between supporting the tariff-induced tea boycott and saving her friendship with Elizabeth, a young loyalist from England.

Nellie's Promise

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 August 2004

Nellie O'Malley finally has a home again. She and her little sisters, Bridget and Jenny, are happily settling in with Samantha's family in New York City ..."

Felicity's Surprise

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 September 1991

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.

Samantha Saves the Day

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 June 1988

While spending the summer at Grandmary's home on Goose Lake, Samantha and the twins Agnes and Agatha decide to visit the island where Samantha's parents were drowned during a storm.

Kit's Story Collection

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 September 2004

Meet Samantha

by Susan S Adler

Published 1 September 1986

Samantha Story Collection

by Maxine Rose Schur, Valerie Tripp, and Susan S Adler

Published 1 September 2008

Meet Molly- Hc Book

by Valerie Tripp

Published 29 January 2008

Changes for Molly

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 September 1988

Molly's excitement at performing in a big show is exceeded only by the announcement that her father is returning home from the war.

Changes for Samantha - Hc Book

by Valerie Tripp

Published 29 January 2008

Happy Birthday, Molly!

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 December 1987

When an English girl comes to stay at Molly's during World War II, she and Molly learn to bridge their differences and ultimately enjoy a wonderful, mutual birthday party.

Josefina's Short Story Collection

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 August 2006

Changes for Samantha

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 September 1988

When she discovers that Nellie and her sisters have been sent to an orphanage, Samantha, now living with her aunt and uncle in New York City, tries to help her friends as much as she can.

Kit Learns a Lesson

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 September 2000

In 1934 Kit finds that she has hard lessons to learn about the Depression both at home, where she is helping her mother run a boarding house while her father looks for a new job, and at school, where a fight spoils the preparations for the Thanksgiving pageant.

Changes for Kit!

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 September 2001

In 1934, during the Depression, Kit's cantankerous uncle comes to live in the Cincinnati boardinghouse run by her parents, enlisting her aid in transcribing his complaining letters to the editor of the local newspaper and inspiring her to write a different kind of letter of her own.

Meet Felicity

by Valerie Tripp

Published 1 September 1991