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Addy: An American Girl/Boxed Set (American Girl Collection) Paperback – Box set, January 1, 1994

by Connie Porter (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 96 ratings
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This boxed set contains one of each of the Addy paperback titles: Meet Addy, Addy Learns a Lesson, Addy's Surprise, Happy Birthday, Addy!, Addy Saves the Day, and Changes for Addy.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    392 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 4
  5. Dimensions
    1.5 x 6.5 x 9 inches
  6. Publisher
    Amer Girl Pub
  7. Publication date
    January 1, 1994
  8. ISBN-10
    1562470876
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1562470876
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amer Girl Pub; 3rd edition (January 1, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 392 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1562470876
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1562470876
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 10 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.5 x 6.5 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 96 ratings

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Connie Rose Porter

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I spent my youth in Lackawanna, NY trying to figure out a way to dream my way out of the poverty I grew up in. I’ve spent a good portion of my adult life dreaming my way back into that life. No matter what characters I have written about from All-Bright Court to the Addy series, I have used the voice I have to give a voice to characters who I feel did not, or would not have had a voice within the circumstances of their worlds.

Quirky Facts About Me:

I’m a science geek.

I listen to old time radio shows.

I love okra.

I survived the Jheri Curl wars.

I’ve been known to listen to Broadway show tunes—and sing along.

When I was younger I would kiss the cover of books I loved.

If I could have married these men, I would have—Sam Cooke, Groucho Marx, Muhammad Ali.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
96 global ratings

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Customers find the books good, enjoyable, and engaging. They also describe the stories as empowering, educational, touching, and pertinent. Readers praise the writing quality as excellent and the message as wonderful.

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10 customers mention "Readability"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book good, enjoyable, and engaging. They say it gives a great perspective to any child about slavery. Readers also mention it's a great way to introduce daughters to strong women and provide a history lesson.

"...back to visit years later, still remember the books and how very enjoyable they were. Thank God for Donor's Choose...." Read more

"...What a great way to introduce our daughters to strong women and also provide a history lesson. I wish I had this as a kid!" Read more

"...They are so well written and engaging." Read more

"...It gives great perspective to any child, African American or not, about slavery...." Read more

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Customers find the stories in the book empowering, excellent, and touching. They say they're pertinent and relatable to topics today. Readers also mention the book gives them a personal feeling of what life was like in the past.

"...Extremly pertinent and relavant to topics today and the history of the good ole USA!" Read more

"...great way to introduce our daughters to strong women and also provide a history lesson. I wish I had this as a kid!" Read more

"...The book is a good, accurate, historically based story, but it is graphic and very sad...." Read more

"The Addy stories are so empowering and educational. These stories made me cry. My 3 year old loves them!" Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book well-written and engaging. They say the series does an excellent job telling the story of slavery from Addy's eyes.

"...The series does a excellent job telling the story of slavery from the eyes of Addy. I can imagine it must have been much more terrifying...." Read more

"...They are so well written and engaging." Read more

"This is my second set over the years. Addy's experiences, written so concise, are examples of life many of which all may someday, somehow, someway..." Read more

"Well written about a difficult time in history..." Read more

3 customers mention "Message"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the message wonderful and important. They also say the book is a little book of wisdom.

"...recommend doing that from the start because all the books have important messages about life, and finishing one book leads to more questions...." Read more

"...Wonderful message." Read more

"...If you enjoy quilting and history, you'll love this little book of wisdom." Read more

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Ann M
5.0 out of 5 stars My classes have read this set for many years now ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016
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My classes have read this set for many years now. They become heavily invested in the characters which are developed with such depth. The historical significance is something I want my student's to know about since I teach in a Title 1 school with a demographic where 90% are impoverished. The children that come back to visit years later, still remember the books and how very enjoyable they were. Thank God for Donor's Choose. I was able to obtain 10 sets for my 20 children to share. Now I need more sets because I will teach 26 this year. Donor's Choose is a life saving funding website for teachers in Title 1 Schools. If you don't know about this site, please check it out. The funding from this organization has changed the lives of the many children I have taught over the years with countless dollars donated for various items we needed.
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D. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Kids Reading
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2008
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I have three girls who love American Girl Dolls. We have read all the series. I found this series to be spot on for the time. At first I was a bit taken by details - but it was nice to explain to my girls what it was really like. The series does a excellent job telling the story of slavery from the eyes of Addy. I can imagine it must have been much more terrifying. I also got out some maps of the underground railroad - this helped them identify with the lengths Addy and her family went through for Freedom! I put this in my top three of the series with Kit and Kirtsten series. Extremly pertinent and relavant to topics today and the history of the good ole USA!
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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Addy: American Girl (Hardcover Boxed Set)
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2022
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Received the product three (3) days ahead of estimated delivery date which was absolutely perfect since this was a Christmas gift. The product was exactly as it was stated in the description.

Perfection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Addy's Tale Keeps Kids Reading
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2013
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I have read many of the American Girl series of books as a teacher. This is one of my favorite stories because it helps the reader put the issues of slavery and freedom in perspective. My little neighbor and I read Book One together. She wanted to know what happens to Addy, so I purchased the boxed set. I would highly recommend doing that from the start because all the books have important messages about life, and finishing one book leads to more questions. I wish AG had been around when I was a young reader, but I'm thrilled I can now share the stories with my students, family, and friends. Even the boys in my class were interested once we got past the "girl book" issue.
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ubroodl
5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful story
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2013
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I am reading this series to my daughter and it is all I can do to space it out over time. This is a series which I could sit down and read in one sitting. What a great way to introduce our daughters to strong women and also provide a history lesson. I wish I had this as a kid!
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welovetoread
5.0 out of 5 stars My 7 year old daughter loved this!
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2013
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This was my daughter's first American Girl book and she loved it. She read the whole series in less than a week. I read it too, so I could ask her questions. Based on her knowledge of life she was able to communicate her understanding of the story. She asked lots of question to help formulate a better understanding of Addy's life story. Her excitement mad me excited about helping reuniting Addy's family. My daughter told me she like the books because Addy saved and day and she did things to help her family.
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Bonnie Gruennert
5.0 out of 5 stars Great historical fiction!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2013
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I've been reading this series to my first grade class for years. They would beg me to read just one more chapter. There have been many mothers tell me that their sons want to own these books. Now I've purchased a set for my eight year old granddaughter. They are so well written and engaging.
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Tanya Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Great books
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2008
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My nine year old daughter came home from school with one of these books, and she couldn't put it down! Before this, she never showed interest in reading. After I saw how in love she was with the book, I had to order the series for her. She was so excited when I gave the collection to her and has completed the entire collection in record time! I am so happy she finally found something she is interested in reading. She is always walking around with one of these books in her hand.
Thank you so much for a wonderful collection.
T.G
Garland Texas
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Bunnywoowoo
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2015
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My daughter loved this book.
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