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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
Josefina: Second Chances
By Valerie Tripp, Jean Paul Tibbles (Illustrator)
Part of the American Girl Historical Characters series
A young girl faces danger and family secrets to prove her courage and keep her family together.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 87 ratings
128 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Josefina's world is turned upside down when a rattlesnake threatens a newborn goat, revealing her hidden healing talents. As she embarks on a daring midnight quest to uncover a family theft, her courage is tested again. But the real challenge arises when her beloved aunt, Tia Dolores, decides to leave. Can Josefina convince her father to ask the question that might keep Tia Dolores from departing? Set in 1824, this tale of bravery and family bonds will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering if Josefina can hold her family together.
From the publisher
When Josefina wants to rescue a newborn goat that needs help, Papa has doubts. But after a rattlesnake threatens the baby goat, Josefina discovers her healing skills – and her courage. She gets another chance to prove her bravery in a daring midnight journey to learn the truth about a man who may have stolen from her family. Then the worst happens: Josefina’s beloved aunt, Tia Dolores, announces she is leaving. How can Josefina get Papa to ask Tia Dolores the one question that might change her mind? The second book in Josefina’s stories is richly illustrated in full color and includes a peek into Josefina’s world in 1824.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 710L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.5
- F&P level
- ~Q
Publication
- Published
- February 18, 2020
- First published
- August 28, 2014
- Publisher
- American Girl Publishing
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781683371571
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