American Girl (Firm)

Chrissa Maxwell moves to a new school in the middle of the year, and the girls in her fourth-grade class are decidedly unfriendly. On the advice of her grandmother, Chrissa tries first to be nice, and then to ignore the mean girls. But they just won't quit, and when the teasing turns into serious bullying, Chrissa must find the courage to stand strong and speak out.

Meet McKenna Brooks, a determined and confident young gymnast, in this all-new, modern-day adventure. McKenna is on track to make the regional competitive gymnastics team, but off track in school, where she's suddenly struggling to keep up. When her teacher suggests a tutor, she's embarrassed and desperate to keep it a secret from her friends. Then a bad fall at the gym sidetracks her from her favorite sport. Will she recover in time to make the team?...

Nine-year-old Saige is excited about the new school year, until she discovers that art, her favorite class, has been cut. On top of that, her best friend Tessa seems to be spending more and more time with another girl. For help, Saige turns to her grandma Mimi, a well-known artist and horsewoman, who inspires her to take action. Can Saige find the courage to overcome her fears, save the art program and her friendship with Tessa?

Chrissa Maxwell's had a good summer, practicing for swim team tryouts. Then her world is shaken when she and her friends get mean text messages and there's an accident at the pool. Can one girl put an end to the bullying?

"The battles of World War II may be a world away, but Molly McIntire and her family do what they can to help from the 1944 home front. Meet Molly and her family, and get to know what it was like to be a girl celebrating Christmas during World War II"-- Provided by publisher.

Shares recipes with young, beginner cooks, including chicken noodle soup, teriyaki chicken and vegetables, and cheesy garlic bread.

Gwen learns that being a good sport means helping people on your team whether it is for soccer or the spelling bee.

"Featuring 40 recipes and eight party themes, complete with fun crafts and decorating ideas for each, American Girl Parties will inspire young chefs and parents alike."--Provided by publisher.

Grace has a real talent for baking and a passion for making delicious dreams come true. When her mom announces a trip to visit relatives in Paris, Grace isn't so sure about leaving her friends and their cupcake business.

Born for adventure, Lea Clark heads deep into the Brazilian rainforest, where her most exciting story awaits. When Lea's brother, Zac, goes missing while studying the ecology in South America, she suspects he's fallen prey to a band of ruthless animal poachers, and Lea convinces her mom to spring into action. From the minute their plane touches down, Lea's mom wants her to stay safe in the city, but Lea is determined to save both her brother and the...