"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. In grade school, we all hear the story of Pocahontas, the daughter of an Indian. Yes, the plots are fairly predictable, but the books do have suspense, likable characters, and, without a doubt, a ready-made audience in readers of the "American Girls" series (Pleasant).?Julie Shatterly, York County Public Library, Rock Hill, SCĬopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. Exhibiting courage and willfulness, Shannon enlists some of her newfound American friends to come to the girl's rescue. While accompanying her father on a trip to a Chinese-owned pet shop, she observes a crying young girl who mysteriously disappears before Shannon can help her. Deeply homesick, Shannon must recognize that America is now her home. Shannon's story, set in San Francisco in 1880, begins with her family's move to America from Ireland. Kudlinski and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She envies her best friend, who comes from an upper-class family, but soon discovers that even wealth cannot insure happiness?Marguerite's father betroths her to an unknown man. Shannon: Schoolmarm Mysteries: Girlhood Journeys Book3: The Schoolmarm Mysteries by Kathleen V. Juliet exhibits unheard-of bravery and courage, especially when she rescues a trained peregrine accidentally set free by her younger brother. Juliet's story, set in England, illustrates the limited number of choices available to a girl in 1339. Grade 3-6?These titles offer glimpses of a period in history through a young girl's eyes.
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