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Josefina Learns a Lesson
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American Girls Collection - Josefina, 1824: Book 2

Josefina Learns a Lesson (edit title/settings)

A School Story

by Valerie Tripp (Author) (edit contributors)

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Josefina's aunt, Tia Dolores, brings exciting changes to the Montoyas' rancho--including reading lessons for Josefina and her sisters and the start of the family weaving business. Full color.

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When a flash flood kills most of the family's sheep, they need to replace them. They need something to trade and Tia Dolores suggests that they weave blankets. Papa likes the idea and Josefina learns how to weave. When Tia Dolores wants to teach them how to weave, Josefina is excited. But... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

When a flash flood kills most of the family's sheep, they need to replace them. They need something to trade and Tia Dolores suggests that they weave blankets. Papa likes the idea and Josefina learns how to weave. When Tia Dolores wants to teach them how to weave, Josefina is excited. But she's also worried. Mama would never do any of these things. Will Josefina and her family forget their Mama?

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Papa: Josefina's father, who guides his family and rancho with quiet strength.
  • Ana: Josefina's oldest sister, who is married and has two little boys.
  • Josefina: A nine-year-old girl whose heart and hopes are as big as the New Mexico sky.
  • Francisca: Josefina's fifteen-year-old sister, who is headstong and impatient.
  • Clara: Josefina's practical, sensible sister, who is twelve years old.
  • Tia Dolores: Josefina's aunt, who has lived far away in Mexico city for ten years.
  • Teresita: Tia Dolores servant, an excellent weaver.
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First Sentence edit see section history

- Pero que linda estas, Maria Josefina! -exclamo alegremente la tia Dolores.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Josefina's Family and Friends
1. Light and Shadow
2. Turning Blankets into Sheep
3. Rabbit Brush
4. The First Love
Looking Back
Glossary of Spainish Words

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 2 of 6 in American Girls Collection - Josefina, 1824. (standard series)

Preceded by Meet Josefina, and followed by Josefina's Surprise.

This is book 2 of 17 in American Girls Collection - Josefina. (community list)

Followed by Josefina's Surprise.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Valerie Tripp (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Jean-Paul Tibbles (Illustrator)
  2. Susan McAliley (Illustrator) - Vignettes illustrator

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Page Count: 88

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Reading Level: Ages 9-12

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