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A REVIEW BY MY DAUGHTER: Any girl who loves spring time would love this book. The title of this book is Happy Birthday Felicity and the author of this book is Valerie Tripp. The main characters are Felicity and Grandfather. Grandfather is generous, and understands what is imnportant. Felicity is a spunky, spiritual colonial girl, growing up just before the American Revolution in 1774. The setting is in Willamsburg, Virgina and the problem of the story is Felicity got a guitar from her Grandfather and she wasn't allowed to take it outside. But she did, and ended up getting it wet and now she has to take it back to where she got it. In the beginning of the story Felicity and Elizabeth,her friend, were making fun of Elizabeth's sister (Annabelle) while she was playing the guitar and singing. Next, Felicity heard soldiers talking about a plan and when she told her parents, they didn't believe her so she had to fix it herself. The theme of this book is always obey because you may have a problem like Felicity. This book reminded me of myself because I play the guitar just like Felicity was learning to. Girls of all ages would enjoy this book.Read full review
This is a fine continuation of Addy's stories about her and her family's celebration of Freedom. Their lives, and the Reconstruction Era, move along side by side. President Lincoln's death is covered with pictures and writings. The Walker family has trials and tribulations, but their church, their friends, and thier own sense of self-worth help to make a better place for themselves and their African-American people to live in this trying period of our history. Kudos to A. G. for a wonderful history. Nancy
This is a beautiful book about an unfortunate part of our history--treated with sensitivity and truth. Very refreshing. Not about a honorable historical fact, but important to learn about and to reflect on for the future of our National culture.
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This book is a wonderful history of the Era and great for teaching children. It is presented in a non-biased perspective.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Excellent naritive of how life was different between the North and South. Also explains that this can and does change with time for the better. This book was purchased for 8 year old Granddaughter. Reading it together it has created a lot of questions re differences in how people are treated. Excellently written.
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