This was the first book of the American Girls Collection that I read to preview for my daughter who was 12 at the time. I liked it so well that I gave it to her to read, and she ended up reading the entire collection, plus the other books related to this series. The artwork really impressed me.

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part of an enjoyable series that most girls like

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These books are wonderful! They show history and growing up in the times that each girl is set in. My daughters have their favorite and loved each of them.

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Josefina Montoya is growing up on her family's ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1824. ever since Mama died a year before, Josefina and her sisters have been struggling to carry on without her. One bright autumn day, happy news arrives--their beloved grandfather is returning home after a long trading trip. Josefina know that he will bring exciting stories and wonderful treasures from his journey, just as he always does. But this time he brings something more--a great surprise that Josefina and her sisters never even dreamed of!

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Great American Girls Collection Series--Book One

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5 Stars, if you are an American Girl Fan!

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I love the american girl book series and I have josefina so I loved this book.

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My daughter loved this book. It's a great book for 9-12 year old girls.

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