Felicity's New Sister

History, a great story and an authentic historical craft! Not only that, but just the right size for girl-sized hands. A+++++++ Cannot be beat!

This is another in the American Girls Short Stories series about Felicity Merriman, a nine-year-old girl living in the America of 1774. In this book, Felicity wants to escape the drudgery of her responsibilities, and when her family is offered a trip to her grandfather's plantation, she urges their acceptance. However, her mother is nearing her due date, and is a little wary of traveling. Felicity soon learns a lesson in responsibility.The final chapter of this book contains a highly informative chapter on children and childbirth in 1774 America, and contains instructions on making pincushion (a early-American gift). This is another very good American Girls book. Not as gritty as some others, it is nonetheless highly informative, and a good read.

Great length for beginning readers and easy to read through to pre-readers. Has most of the same characters as the Felicity American Girl series which are wonderfully interesting characters. Not as well written as "Felicity's Dancing Shoes", but still a fun read. Good for all ages - even adults who want a quick 15-20 minute read!

This book is a better length than most of the American Girlbook series. My 8 year old read it in about 1/2 hour. It's nice tohave a book she can finish in one sitting that is still interesting to someone at her level.The subject matter is based on the US colonial era (1774). Seems historically accurate and gives some insight into life of a 9 year old colonial girl. However, the story seems too typically sitcom like -- unrealistic problem quickly solved in 30 minutes of reading. END