Stories of bravery!
(Book)

At head of title: American girl

"5 early readers!''--Cover.

The works in this collection were originally published in the United States by Random House Books for Young Readers as Freedom for Addy in 2021, Kaya rides to the rescue in 2022, Melody lifts her voice in 2022, Molly's Christmas surprise in 2021, and Samantha helps a friend in 2021."--Title page verso.

"Freedom for Addy: "Addy Walker escapes a Southern plantation during the turbulent Civil War. Meet Addy as she and her mother make a daring journey from slavery to freedom in 1864. Addy's story is sure to engage young girls as they learn what it was like to be a girl during the Civil War" --,Provided by publisher.

Kaya rides to the rescue: "Kaya is a Nez Perce girl who takes pride in helping out and supporting the tribe--and also in her beloved horse, Steps High. But when she chooses racing her horse over family responsibilities, Kaya has to prove herself to earn her tribe's respect. Kaya's story of adventure in the wilderness is sure to engage today's readers as they learn what it was like to be a Native American girl in 1764 " --,Provided by publisher.

Melody lifts her voice: "Melody Ellison loves singing and gardening, and is inspired by friends and family and the Civil Rights Movement to make changes in her community. Melody's story of leadership and making one's voice heard is sure to engage today's readers as they learn what it was like to be a girl in 1964" --,Provided by publisher.

Molly's Christmas surprise: "The battles of World War II may be a world away, but Molly McIntire and her family do what they can to help from the 1944 home front. Meet Molly and her family, and get to know what it was like to be a girl celebrating Christmas during World War II" --,Provided by publisher.

Samantha helps a friend: "It's 1904, the turn of the 20th century, and Samantha Parkington is a nine-year-old orphan living with her rich grandmother. When Samantha sees a friend in need, she makes space to help and a speech worth more than gold! Meet Grandmary, Nellie, Uncle Gard, and more people in Samantha's world while learning what it was like to be a girl in 1904" --,Provided by publisher.

Interest age level: 5-8.