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Meet Addy: An American Girl (The American Girls Collection Book 1) Paperback – September 1, 1993

by Connie Porter (Author), Dahl Taylor (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 211 ratings
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Addy Walker's family is planning a dangerous escape
from slavery in the summer of 1864. But before they can make the escape, the worst happens--Master Stevens decides to sell some of his slaves, including Poppa and Addy's brother, Sam. Addy and Momma take the terrible risk of escaping by themselves, hoping that the family eventually will be together again in Philadelphia. Set during America's own struggle over slavery, the Civil War, Addy's story is one of great courage and love--love of family and love of freedom.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 10 years
  2. Book 1 of 6
    American Girl: Addy
  3. Print length
    88 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 4
  6. Lexile measure
    700L
  7. Dimensions
    6.13 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
  8. Publisher
    Pleasant Company
  9. Publication date
    September 1, 1993
  10. ISBN-10
    9781562470753
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1562470753
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4.7 out of 5 stars
211 global ratings

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Customers find the stories in the book very educational and powerful. They describe the tales as nimble, dramatic, and well-written.

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Customers find the book very educational, saying it presents powerful and teachable stories.

"...This book and all the others in its collection present such powerful an teachable stories. This will always be a favorite for me!" Read more

"reading this book was a great learning experience would love to get book 2,also would love to purchase all books to this story." Read more

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Customers find the story nimble, dramatic, and well-written. They say it's a story for elementary age children.

"The story of Ruby Bridges is well written and my 6year old grandson was so interested!..." Read more

"It's a dramatic story for elementary age children. It's a nimble tale that nonetheless hits all the hard notes of what slavery was, and more..." Read more

"...It is a great story that talks about addy' s struggle to freedom." Read more

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CjC
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing life experience !
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2020
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The story of Ruby Bridges is well written and my 6year old grandson was so interested! I feel it is definitely a reality story to begin discussions relating to our nation’s history - the good, the bad and the ugly! Prayerfully, truth will set our next generation free! I strongly suggest an informed adult share in the reading and discussion of Ruby’s amazing story!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Still a Fav!
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2021
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As a child, I absolutely feel in love with this book when I first picked it up. Now I’ve introduced my little girl to it and we are reading it together! This book and all the others in its collection present such powerful an teachable stories. This will always be a favorite for me!
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elizabeth nolan
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard look at slavery
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017
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Addy is a smart girl with a clever brother and parents who dream of freedom. They plan to escape from slavery to freedom but it falls apart. Leaving behind the people they love is the hardest thing Addy has ever done, but she and Mama are brave. This is a very hard hitting American girl book that shows how horrible slavery was. It's very graphic and pulls no punches
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Prophecy Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars It's written really accessibly for younger readers, and was in great condition
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019
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It's a dramatic story for elementary age children. It's a nimble tale that nonetheless hits all the hard notes of what slavery was, and more importantly, what it means to be a slave. Highly recommended.
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Sherry Harvey
5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd Generation of Addy Readers! Timeless
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2020
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Purchased the for my niece when she was a little girl. Purchased the 2nd ones to start her daughters collection.
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emileeandellamommy
5.0 out of 5 stars We love American Girl books
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2012
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I grew up reading American Girl books and now my daughter, who is 6, is reading this and she really loves it! She is a strong reader, so I'm not sure that all 1st graders would be able to read this but it is inspiring for all those who are able =)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it~
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2014
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First read this as a child, in elementary school! I became an Addy Addict! I had the books, paper dolls, and all the magazines! She was the first black american girl added to the collection! Really awesome book, I advise any woman with daughters to buy this.
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slynndie
4.0 out of 5 stars Meeting Addy
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2009
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I bought this for my 9yr old 4th grader who was given this as a book report assignment. He really enjoyed reading it and getting to know the story of Addy. Now this is a little boy who is on his 4th Harry Potter book, so I know this book had to be interesting in order for him to really like it and hold his attention.
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Romione
5.0 out of 5 stars Brave Addy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2015
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Addy's stories are some of my favorite books ever from American Girl. Addy and her family are slaves and are planning to escape to freedom. However before they can do this Addy's father and brother Sam are sold to a different family, Addy and her mother then have to leave her baby sster Ester behind and make the dangerous escape for freedom. Addy is so brave, kind and loving. This is one of the reasons Addy is one of my favorite american girls. This book is so sad but so brilliant at the same time if you have never read Addy's stories do it as they are some of the best!
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Cdelespinay
3.0 out of 5 stars livre en anglais...
Reviewed in France on December 11, 2013
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amusant et ludique, peut être lu par une petite fille de 10-12 ans : le vocabulaire est assez simple. C'est plus amusant que les livres d'école pour apprendre l'anglais !!!...surtout quand on la poupée qui va avec !!!
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