Connie porter is a published author of childrens books. Addy searches the city for them, but the reunion she dreamed of is. In 1864, after her father and brother are sold to another owner, nineyearold addy walker and her mother escape from their cruel life of slavery in north carolina to freedom in philadelphia. Theres nothing addy would like more than for her family to be together. Connie rose porter born july 29, 1959 is an africanamerican writer of youngadult books, and a teacher of creative writing. To get away safely, they must leave addy s baby sister behind in the slave quartersher cries could cost them their freedom. An american girl book 1 one by connie rose porter paperback shop for everything but the ordinary. So, i gave it a try and started my school year with meet addy. Addy, by connie rose porter booksamillion online book store. Meet samanthameet mollymeet addymeet kirstenmeet felicityboxed set by connie rose porter. She has written two adult novels, allbright court and imani all mine. Connie porter connie porter wrote the addy books in the american girls historical fiction series. Connie rose porter born july 29, 1959 is an africanamerican writer of young adult books, and a teacher of creative writing. Girl collection series as the author of the addy books.
Almost every american girl has a different author for her series of books. Will her money help her become reunited with her own father and siblings. Addy walkers family is planning a dangerous escapefrom slavery in the summer of 1864. Addy is about nine years old living on a slave plantation. Meet samantha meet molly meet addy meet kirsten meet felicityboxed set by connie rose porter. An american girl the american girls collection book 1 porter, connie, taylor, dahl on. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Meet addy walker, a courageous nineyearold girl growing up during the civil war. An american girl also see below, illustrated by melodye rosales, pleasant company middleton, wi. But before they can make the escape, the worst happensmaster stevens. Changes for molly a winter story the american girls.
Buy a cheap copy of meet addy book by connie rose porter. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Connie porter, a lackawanna native, popular adult novelist, and author of juvenile books in the wildly popular american girls collection series, will be a featured speaker in the university at buffalo s gender week celebration presented by the ub institute for research and education on women and gender irewg from sept. Connie porter is currently considered a single author. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
When her poppa and brother are sold to another plantation, addy and her mother take the terrible risk of escaping to freedom in the north. Allbright court by connie rose porter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. They are not actual photos of the physical item for sale and should not be relied upon as a basis for edition or condition. Connie rose porters most popular book is meet addy. Addy and her mother make a terrifying journey north from slavery, holding fast to their dream that their family will one day be together again in freedom. The addy titles, from the american girl series, have direct correlations to the entire unit. Addy series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. She has often spoken fondly of her hometown, the years she spent ice skating on the ponds in her neighborhood and clamming on the beach at cape cod.
Jul 28, 2008 meet addy walker, a courageous nineyearold girl growing up during the civil war. To get away safely, they must leave addy s baby sister behind in the slave quartersher. Meet addy book king county library system bibliocommons. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Connie rose porter is an american author best known for her books for children and young adults. More than sellers offering you a vibrant collection of fashion, collectibles, home decor, and. The photos displayed within our listings are stock photos provided by ebay and the publisher as a visual aid. During my later elementary years, i really enjoyed reading the historical book series of the american girls collection, produced by pleasant company. As an adult, there are some i like more than others now, but addy, written by connie rose porter, is still my favorite.
Let me start by saying that i love and have read all of connies books more than once. Meet addy book chicago public library bibliocommons. Addys stories are some of my favorite books ever from american girl. Then she gets word that baby esther, auntie lula, and uncle solomon are on their way to philadelphia. Who is the author of the american girl books answers. To get away safely, they must leave addys baby sister behind in the slave quartersher cries could cost them their freedom. Below is a list of each book in the series with a summary and correlations. She has since taught english and creative writing at milton academy, emerson college, and southern illinois university carbondale. Buy high hopes for addy by connie porter, john thompson illustrator, dahl taylor illustrator online at alibris. Connie rose porter has 31 books on goodreads with 55374 ratings. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. A number of grim details are included addy knows hunger, an overseer once forces her to eat tobacco worms, and the whip is a constant threat, but the emphasis is on the courage, love, and solidarity of addys family mommas charitable words when half her familys just been sold stretch credulity. In this exciting and popular series about american girls, young readers can share in the worlds of girls from other eras. Addys story collection limited edition the american.
A number of grim details are included addy knows hunger, an overseer once forces her to eat tobacco worms, and the whip is a constant threat, but the emphasis is on the courage, love, and solidarity of addy s family mommas charitable words when half her familys just been sold stretch credulity. Kayajanet beeler shaw felicity, josefina, samantha, kit, and mollyvalerie tripp. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. A springtime story american girls collection series. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. In 1864, after her father and brother are sold to another owner, nineyearold addy walker and her mother escape from their cruel life as slaves in north carolina to freedom in philadelphia. Connie archer is an american author best known for her cozy mystery novels. Some of the published credits of connie porter include meet addy. Addy the american girls collection by connie porter. Addy has begun to give up hope of ever having her family together. Happy birthday, addy a springtime story american girls.
Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this connie porter study guide and get instant access to the following biography. Book 1 of 6 in the american girls collection addy, 1864 series. An american girlboxed set american girl collection 9781562470876 by porter, connie and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. High hopes for addy by connie porter, john thompson. Addy book series by multiple authors includes books meet addy. An american girl the american girls collection book 1 paperback. Connie rose porter born july 29, 1959 is an africanamerican writer of. An american girl, book one connie porter, melodye rosales on. Addy walker, the newest character in the american girls collection of dolls, accessories and books, stars in these bright historical novels. Somewhere you could easily find a collection of books, categorized in many different ways, in order to accommodate different learning styles.
Addy walker, her mother ruth, her father ben, her older brother sam, and her baby sister esther. Connie rose porter also makes history accessible by choosing to focus on that this book was exciting and compelling and loved by both boys and girls. Connie porter books, biography, contact information. Connie rose porter s most popular book is meet addy. She was the third youngest of nine children of a family living in a housing project. An american girl the american girls collection book 1. She has since taught english and creative writing at milton academy, emerson. Addy and her mother are thrilled by a wonderful surprise. Lackawanna native connie porter, novelist and author of. When her poppa dna brother are sold to another plantation, addy and her mother take the terrible risk of escaping to freedom in the north. Historical fiction meet addy is a harrowing tale of a young girls escape. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Addy s stories are some of my favorite books ever from american girl. Addy book series by multiple authors includes books meet addy, addy learns a lesson.
More than sellers offering you a vibrant collection of fashion, collectibles, home decor, and more. Allbright court was selected by the american library association as one of the best books of 1991. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. To get away safely, they must leave addys baby sister behind in the slave quartersher. Meet addy paperback chicago public library bibliocommons.
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