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Happy Birthday, Felicity! A Springtime Story, 1774 (The American Girls Collection, Book 4)

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"Happy Birthday, Felicity" was an awesome book. In it Felicity finds something will happen to start the Revolutionary War. It's Felicity's birthday month. Felicity is very happy. She has a new lamb (Posie), a new guitar and her Grandfather is visiting. Then something awful happens. Felicity has to find a way to sound an alarm, or else Williamsburg will never be the same. This book is the best book in the Felicity Series.

This is a charming story that really brings to life the time period of the 1770's. My daughter(6 years old) was fascinated by all the books in the Felicity series, but really identified with the birthday story. She now realizes that kids are kids, no matter when they grow up, but she also has become fascinated with historical Williamsburg. As a teacher, I am able to see the value of connecting history to a child's life with these books. I highly recommend reading these!

Happy Birthday, Felicity! is one of the best American Girl books. Felicity is turning ten years old, and Grandfather has come to visit. He gives her Grandmother's guitar, but when she is told not to take it out of the house, she disobeys her parents and Grandfather. They are so angry at her that they refuse to believe Felicity when she tells them of a message she overheard that means danger for Williamsburg! I'll let the rest be a surprise, but don't worry, the book has a happy ending.

These books are perfect for any young girl (6-10). The girls in all the books are brave, loyal, kind, helpful, and many more quailities you might want your daughter to posess. And they have enough adventure to keep any girl interested. Read them all, get a doll, and discover the world of American girl.

Purchased this book for my 6 year old. We have several of the books in the Felicity series. This series is well written and definitely holds the attention of my daughter- every night she looks forward to reading the next chapter. The historical information has sparked many interesting conversations between us regarding the roles of woman and how they have changed and struggles in the formation of our country. I would not have thought to bring up these issues in general conversation with her at this age, but the books make them seem tangible to her.

Any girl who loves spring time would love this book. The title of this book is Happy Birthday Felicity and the author of this book is Valerie Tripp. The main characters are Felicity and Grandfather. Grandfather is generous, and understands what is imnportant. Felicity is a spunky, spiritual colonial girl, growing up just before the American Revolution in 1774. The setting is in Willamsburg, Virgina and the problem of the story is Felicity got a guitar from her Grandfather and she wasn't allowed to take it outside. But she did, and ended up getting it wet and now she has to take it back to where she got it.

In the beginning of the story Felicity and Elizabeth,her friend, were making fun of Elizabeth's sister (Annabelle) while she was playing the guitar and singing. Next, Felicity heard soldiers talking about a plan and when she told her parents, they didn't believe her so she had to fix it herself.

The theme of this book is always obey because you may have a problem like Felicity. This book reminded me of myself because I play the guitar just like Felicity was learning to. Girls of all ages would enjoy this book.

A.F. in Annapolis

I really enjoyed reading Happy Birthday,Felicity!

I't a spring time story by Valerie Thrip,and mostly about Felicity getting a guitar and a lamb for her birthday.

It was a good book,and reccomend it to any girl who loves American Girls series!

This book is great.! It took me less than a day to read. I thought this was a great book. You should read it if you have not. I LOVED it. I think that was the best Felicity book. I give it 5 stars because the book was great, as I have said before. I don't wanna spoil the story, so all I'll say is it's Felicity's Birthday, and she gets a great present. Sometimes I wished I was Felicity. Her present was an adorable ...... I can't tell you. You'll have to see!