4 member(s) found this review helpful.
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.

Lisa O. (
lisaost) reviewed on 7/18/2007...
My daughter loved this book. It's a great book for 9-12 year old girls.
Great American Girls Collection Series--Book One
I love the american girl book series and I have josefina so I loved this book.
Amy G. reviewed on 3/10/2007...
5 Stars, if you are an American Girl Fan!

Barbara C. (
kewl) reviewed on 4/18/2006...
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!

Andie J. (
Andie) reviewed on 6/25/2005...
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.