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Julie knows the holidays will be difficult this year, but when her sister Tracy refuses to go to Dad's house for Christmas, Julie feels as if her family is falling apart. Julie finds comfort spending time with her best friend, Ivy Ling, whose family is getting ready for Chinese New Year. When... read more

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Characters/People edit see section history

  • Julie: A girl full of energy and new ideas, trying to find her place in times of change.
  • Tracy: Julie's trendy teenage sister, who is fifteen years old.
  • Mom: Julie's artistic mother, who runs a small store.
  • Dad: Julie's father, an airline pilot who flies all over the world.
  • Ivy: Julie's best friend, who loves doing gymnastics.
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First Sentence edit see section history

Julie stepped inside a forest of evergreen.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Julie's Family and Friends
1. Changes for Christmas
2. Problems and Puzzles
3. Good Fortune
4. Gung Hay Fat Choy
Looking Back
A Sneak Peek at Julie and the Eagles

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 6 in American Girls Collection - Julie, 1974. (standard series)

Preceded by Julie Tells Her Story, and followed by Julie and the Eagles.

This is book 3 of 10 in American Girls Collection - Julie. (community list)

Preceded by Julie Tells Her Story, and followed by Julie and the Eagles.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Megan McDonald (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Robert Hunt (Illustrator)
  2. Susan McAliley (Illustrator) - vignettes illustrator

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

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