Connie Rose Porter

Presents six stories that follow the adventures of Addy Walker, a girl who escapes slavery with her mother in 1864, and settles with her in Philadelphia where they work to make a new life and hope for the day when the entire family can be reunited.

Addy: Meet Addy

Addy and her mother forgo their Christmas plans to help the newly freed slaves arriving in Philadelphia during the Civil War.

A Christmas Story

Addy's Surprise

Addy and Harriet feud over everything, including fund-raising plans to help the families of freed slaves, but tragedy finally forces them to stop fighting and work together.

A Summer Story

Addy Saves the Day

Addy

The story of Addy, a courageous girl around the year 1864 who is determined to be free in the midst of the Civil War.

1864

Addy, an American Girl

Trying to shape a new life of freedom in Philadelphia after having been a slave, Addy finds inspiration from a new friend.

A Springtime Story

Happy Birthday, Addy!

Relates the story of Tasha, an unwed fourteen-year-old who raises her daughter Imani and survives the increasingly violent ghettos of Buffalo, New York, with determination and faith.

Imani All Mine

Addy's new life in Philadelphia in the late 1860s continues to hold surprises, as she competes in a kite festival and her teacher recommends her for the Institute for Colored Youth. Includes informational pages about the Institute for Colored Youth and how to make a kite.

High Hopes for Addy

Addy's Story Collection - Limited Edition

All-Bright Court

For more than 15 years, The American Girls Collection has captivated readers with its tales of heart, hope and history. Millions of girls have fallen in love with the series' strong, appealing heroines

Though her parents "jumped the broom" to get married when they were slaves, now that they are living free in Philadelphia after the Civil War they plan to have a church wedding and Addy works to complete a special quilt to give them as a wedding gift.

Addy's Wedding Quilt

After her brother joins the family in Philadelphia at the end of the Civil War, Addy wants to be with him as much as possible, so she is jealous when he starts spending time with her friend's cousin. Includes information about the life of African Americans in Philadelphia in the 1860s and a recipe for letter cookies. Full color.

Addy's Little Brother

A collection of stories about a girl named Addy, an African-American who escapes slavery and experiences the joys and challenges of freedom in Philadelphia.

Addy, an American Girl: Addy saves the day : a summer story

After arriving in Philadelphia, Addy Walker and her mother set out to build new lives for themselves, with Addy attending school for the first time and making new friends.

A School Story

Addy Learns a Lesson

Before they can make the attempt, Master Stevens decides to sell some of his slaves and the family is separated. American Girls Collection/Addy #1.

An American Girl

Meet Addy

Susan McAliley

Five short stories starring the African American girl Addy are followed by brief actual accounts of what life was like for African Americans after the Civil War ended.

Addy's Short Story Collection

"Addy has begun to give up hope of ever having her family together. Then she gets word that baby Esther, Auntie Lula, and Uncle Solomon are on their way to Philadelphia. Addy searches the city for them, but the reunion she dreamed of is mixed with joy and deep sorrow. As Addy prepares for her reading at the Emancipation Celebration, she begins to doubt the words about freedom she is supposed to read. Momma reminds Addy that their family will always be together as long as their love and courage live in her heart." --Amazon.

A Winter Story

Changes for Addy

A springtime story (The American girls collection)

Happy birthday, Addy!

s a Lesson and Addy's Surprise. The long struggle to reunite Addy's family finally ends, but there is heartache along with happiness.

Connie Rose Porter

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