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Julie and her best friend Ivy find a baby owl in Golden Gate Park--and it needs help. At a wildlife rescue center, Julie meets Shasta and Sierra, two bald eagles that will be caged for life, unless money is raised to release them back into the wild. For Earth Day, Julie thinks of a unique way... read more

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  • 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 sixteen 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.
  • T.J.: A boy at school who plays basketball with Julie.
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First Sentence edit see section history

Julie Albright picked up the phone and called her best friend.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Julie's Family and Friends
1. A Cry in the Park
2. Feathered Friends
3. Endangered
4. Earth Day
5. Trying to Fly
6. Happy Birthday, Julie!
Looking Back
A Sneak Peek at Julie's Journey

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 4 of 6 in American Girls Collection - Julie, 1974. (standard series)

Preceded by Happy New Year, Julie, and followed by Julie's Journey.

This is book 4 of 10 in American Girls Collection - Julie. (community list)

Preceded by Happy New Year, Julie, and followed by Julie's Journey.

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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