Rebecca to the Rescue (American Girl) [Paperback]

Jacqueline Greene (Author), Jennifer Hirsch (Editor), Robert Hunt (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 31, 2009 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: American Girl (Book 5)

On a family outing to the famous amusement park, Coney Island, Rebecca sets off with her cousin Ana to enjoy the rides and games. The one thing dampening the fun is her big brother, Victor--if only he would stop being so bossy! Fuming, Rebecca resolves to show Victor that girls can do anything boys can do. When Victor and the other boys laugh at her, she and Ana decide to go off on their own and enjoy the park without their annoying brothers. But now Ana is missing, and Rebecca hears fire alarm bells clanging. If anything has happened to Ana, Rebecca will never forgive herself.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: American Girl (May 31, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593695284
• ISBN-13: 978-1593695286
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Sights and Sounds of Coney Island, December 12, 2009

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This review is from: Rebecca to the Rescue (American Girl) (Paperback)

Rebecca's 13-year-old brother Victor has his Bar Mitzvah ceremony at the synagogue. In celebration of this important event, their father declares that the family will be going to Coney Island the following day! While there, Rebecca, most of her siblings, and her cousins are sent off to enjoy the day together, with Victor in charge.

Rebecca grows weary of Victor's control over the activities they participate in, so she and her cousin Ana opt to set off on their own, despite being told to stick together. When something unexpected happens, Rebecca feels guilty about breaking the rules and must make a difficult decision.

This is the most magical book in the series. Almost the entire story takes place in one day, so there are many sights and sounds presented. I felt as if I were truly there, experiencing a lovely summer day at historical Coney Island. The historical information in the back is also a very enjoyable read!