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  1. American Girls Collection - Josefina, 1824: Book 1

    Meet Josefina

    by Valerie Tripp

    Josefina Montoya is growing up on her family's rancho near Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1824. Ever since Mama died a year before, Josefina and her three sisters have been struggling to carry on without her. One bright autumn day, happy news arrives - their beloved grandfather is returning home... (learn more about this book)

  2. American Girls Collection - Josefina, 1824

    Josefina: An American Girl (Boxed Set) (collective work)

    by Valerie Tripp

    josefina was very brave very good with her work and loved her father

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  3. American Girls Collection - Josefina, 1824: Book 2

    Josefina Learns a Lesson

    by Valerie Tripp

    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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  4. American Girls Collection - Josefina, 1824: Book 4

    Happy Birthday, Josefina!

    by Valerie Tripp

    A terrifying adventure with her Pueblo Indian friend Mariana teaches Josefinasomething important about herself. A part of "The American Girls Collection".Ages 9-12.

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  5. American Girls Collection - Josefina, 1824: Book 3

    Josefina's Surprise

    by Valerie Tripp

    Christmas won't be the same without Mama, and Josefina fears one special tradition will be forgotten. But la Noche buena--Christmas Eve--brings surprises for all. Full color.

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  6. American Girls Collection - Josefina, 1824: Book 5

    Josefina Saves the Day

    by Valerie Tripp

    Josefina is in Sante Fe with her family when she meets an American trader named Patrick. He's funny and friendly--but can he be trusted? A part of "The American Girls Collection".

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  7. American Girls Collection - Josefina, 1824: Book 6

    Changes for Josefina

    by Valerie Tripp

    Josefina and her sisters are shocked when Tia Dolores announces that she plans to leave the rancho. Is there anything that can persuade her to stay? A part of "The American Girls Collection".

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  8. American Girl Mysteries

    Secrets in the Hills

    by Kathleen Ernst

    Josefina has heard tales and legends all her life: rumors of gold and silver buried in the hills, and even stories about the ghostly Weeping Woman who haunts the countryside. But she never imagined that such stories might be true until the day a mysterious stranger arrives at her ... (learn more about this book)

  9. American Girls Short Stories - Josefina, 1824

    A Reward for Josefina

    by Valerie Tripp

    Josefina longs for praise from Tia Dolores. When a squirrel shares a secret with Josefina, she gets more than one reward. 8 illustrations.

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  10. Again, Josefina!

    by Valerie Tripp

    Nine-year-old Josefina wants to give up learning to play the piano until she sees how much joy her music gives to her baby nephew. Discusses the importance of music on the New Mexican frontier and describes how to dance La Vaquerita.

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