Happy Birthday, Addy!
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1994

Happy Birthday, Addy!

Book #4 in the American Girl: Addy series

A young girl escapes slavery, seeking freedom and family amidst the Civil War.

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In 1864, Addy Walker bravely escapes slavery with her mother, seeking freedom and family reunion. In Philadelphia, she faces prejudice but finds hope and inspiration through a new friend. Can Addy overcome the challenges of her new life and keep her dreams alive?

From the publisher

Addy Walker is a proud, courageous girl growing up in 1864, during the midst of the Civil War. Addy’s stories tell of her daring escape with her mother from slavery, and the challenges they face afterward as they try to reunite their family. But Addy’s stories are about much more than hardship. They are full of the love and hope that help her get through the worst of times and keep her dreams alive!Addy makes a new friend who encourages her to claim a birthday and helps her deal with the prejudice that she and her family face.

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Format
Pages
80
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
680L
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The American Girl: Addy series

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Meet Addy
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Meet Addy

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Addy Learns a Lesson

Ages 8–10 · 1993

Addy's Surprise

Ages 8–10 · 1993

Addy Saves the Day

Ages 8–10 · 1994
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
7674
Publication
Published
September 1, 1994
First published
January 1, 1994
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781562470814

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