Josefina Saves the Day

Written by Valerie Tripp · Illustrated by Jean Paul Tibbles

Book #5 in the American Girl: Josefina series

A trader vanishes without paying, leaving Josefina with a surprising discovery that could change everything.

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69 pages· 9,581 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 690L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1825 Santa Fe, Josefina eagerly awaits the American traders' arrival, intrigued by their goods and customs. She meets Patrick, a scout with unfamiliar manners, and trusts him with a crucial trade. But when Patrick disappears without paying, Josefina feels betrayed. Late one night, she stumbles upon a surprising discovery that might just turn the tables. Can Josefina use this newfound knowledge to save her family's future and secure their 'rancho'? The stakes are high, and her courage will be tested in unexpected ways.

From the publisher

Josefina’s family is in Santa Fe to make a trade that will affect the future of their “rancho.” An American wagon train will arrive any day, and Josefina can’t wait to get her first look at American traders and the things they sell. Before the wagon train even arrives, Josefina meets a scout named Patrick. Though his American manners seem strange to her, she can’t help liking him. When Papa trusts Patrick with the family’s trade, Josefina decides to trust him with a trade of her own. But Patrick leaves town without paying Papa or Josefina! It seems he’s betrayed them both-until, late one night, Josefina makes a surprising discovery. Can she use it to save the day?

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