The ''American Girl'' series, by various authors, is a collection of novels set within toy line's fictional universe. Since its inception, American Girl has published books based on the dolls, with novels and other media to tie in with their dolls. The books follow various American girls throughout both historical eras and contemporary settings. The historical novels that have corresponding dolls are referred to as the Central Series. There is also the '' Girl of the Year'' line of characters from contemporary settings. A related series entitled ''History Mysteries'', also known as ''Mysteries Through Time'' and/or ''Mysteries through History'' was released by American Girl in 1999 and discontinued in 2004.

Historical Characters & Beforever

The Historical Characters line featured dolls representing girls from various historical eras. Each doll had a series of six books that followed a standard structure, which were known as the Central Series. These books covered topics such as school, holidays, birthdays, and overcoming challenges. They also had a standard naming convention of Meet (Name), (Name) Learns a Lesson, (Name)'s Surprise, Happy Birthday, (Name)!, (Name) Saves the Day, and Changes for (Name). The series began to deviate from this rigid naming structure in 2002 with the introduction of the character of Kaya, whose lifestyle did not include birthdays or a formal winter holiday. Despite changing the naming structure, the series continued to have six books that covered about two years of the character's life. In 2014, American Girl rebranded the Historical Characters line into Beforever. With this rebranding came a modification of the series structure. The books were condensed into two volumes, which each covered three of the original books. New characters were released with two books in their series. In 2019 the line was changed back to the Historical Characters name. The books were republished without Beforever on the cover, but the two volume structure remained. In addition to the Central Series, some characters received mysteries. These are set either during the central series or after the events of those books. They are longer than the original books, and often cover heavier or more nuanced topics. There are also short stories, which also take place during or after the main series but are much shorter, and often corresponded with outfits or accessories for the dolls. The characters available during the Beforever branding also received "My Journey" books which were "Choose-Your-Own-Adventure" style stories where a modern girl went back in time to meet the main character. There are assorted other books related to the historical characters, including ones showing what happened between books, explaining historical context, or other stories, that vary based on character.

Central Series

Kirsten Larson (1854-1856) #''Meet Kirsten: An American Girl.'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (1986) #''Kirsten Learns a Lesson: A School Story.'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (1986) #''Kirsten's Surprise: A Christmas Story.'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (1986) #''Happy Birthday, Kirsten! A Springtime Story.'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (1987) #''Kirsten Saves the Day: A Summer Story.'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (1988) #''Changes for Kirsten: A Winter Story''. by Janet Beeler Shaw (1988) Samantha Parkington (1904-1906) The Samantha novels were first illustrated by Nancy Niles. Later editions were illustrated by Dan Andreasen. #''Meet Samantha: An American Girl''. by Susan S. Adler (1986) #''Samantha Learns a Lesson: A School Story''. by Susan S. Adler (1986) #''Samantha's Surprise: A Christmas Story''. by Maxine Rose Schur (1986) #''Happy Birthday, Samantha!'' by

Valerie Tripp Valerie Tripp (born 1951) is a children's book author, best known for her work with the ''American Girl'' book series. She grew up in Mount Kisco, New York, with three sisters and a brother. She graduated from Yale University and has a Maste ...

(1987) #''Samantha Saves the Day''. by Valerie Tripp (1988) #''Changes for Samantha''. by Valerie Tripp (1988) Molly McIntire (1944-1946) #''Meet Molly'' by Valerie Tripp (1986) #''Molly Learns a Lesson'' by Valerie Tripp (1986) #''Molly's Surprise'' by Valerie Tripp (1986) #''Happy Birthday, Molly!'' by Valerie Tripp (1987) #''Molly Saves the Day'' by Valerie Tripp (1988) #''Changes for Molly'' by Valerie Tripp (1988) Felicity Merriman (1774-1776) #''Meet Felicity'' by Valerie Tripp (1991) #''Felicity Learns a Lesson'' by Valerie Tripp (1991) #''Felicity's Surprise'' by Valerie Tripp (1991) #''Happy Birthday, Felicity!'' by Valerie Tripp (1992) #''Felicity Saves the Day'' by Valerie Tripp (1992) #''Changes for Felicity'' by Valerie Tripp (1992) Addy Walker (1864-1866) #''Meet Addy'' by Connie Rose Porter (1993) #''Addy Learns a Lesson'' by Connie Rose Porter (1993) #''Addy's Surprise'' by Connie Rose Porter (1993) #''Happy Birthday, Addy!'' by Connie Rose Porter (1994) #''Addy Saves the Day'' by Connie Rose Porter (1994) #''Changes for Addy'' by Connie Rose Porter (1994) Josefina Montoya (1824-1826) #''Meet Josefina'' by Valerie Tripp (1997) #''Josefina Learns a Lesson'' by Valerie Tripp (1997) #''Josefina's Surprise'' by Valerie Tripp (1997) #'' Happy Birthday, Josefina!'' by Valerie Tripp (1998) #''Josefina Saves the Day'' by Valerie Tripp (1998) #''Changes for Josefina'' by Valerie Tripp (1998) Margaret Mildred "Kit" Kittredge (1932-1935) #''Meet Kit'' by Valerie Tripp (2000) #''Kit Learns a Lesson'' by Valerie Tripp (2000) #''Kit's Surprise'' by Valerie Tripp (2000) #''Happy Birthday, Kit!'' by Valerie Tripp (2001) #''Kit Saves the Day'' by Valerie Tripp (2001) #''Changes for Kit'' by Valerie Tripp (2001) Kaya'aton'my (1764-1766) #''Meet Kaya'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2002) #''Kaya's Escape!'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2002) #''Kaya's Hero'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2002) #''Kaya and Lone Dog'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2002) #''Kaya Shows the Way'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2002) #''Changes for Kaya'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2002) Julie Albright (1974-1977) #''Meet Julie'' by Megan McDonald (2007) #''Julie Tells Her Story'' by Megan McDonald (2007) #''Happy New Year, Julie!'' by Megan McDonald (2007) #''Julie and the Eagles'' by Megan McDonald (2007) #''Julie's Journey'' by Megan McDonald (2007) #''Changes for Julie'' by Megan McDonald (2007) Rebecca Rubin (1914-1916) #''Meet Rebecca'' by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (2009) #''Rebecca and Ana'' by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (2009) #''Candlelight for Rebecca'' by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (2009) #''Rebecca and the Movies'' by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (2009) #''Rebecca to the Rescue'' by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (2009) #''Changes for Rebecca'' by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (2009) Cécile Rey & Marie-Grace Gardner (1853-1854) #''Meet Marie-Grace'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (2011) #''Meet Cécile'' by Denise Lewis Patrick (2011) #''Marie-Grace and the Orphans'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (2011) #''Troubles for Cécile'' by Denise Lewis Patrick (2011) #''Marie-Grace Makes a Difference'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (2011) #''Cécile's Gift'' by Denise Lewis Patrick (2011) Caroline Abbott (1812-1813) #''Meet Caroline'' by Kathleen Ernst (2012) #''Caroline's Secret Message'' by Kathleen Ernst (2012) #''A Surprise for Caroline'' by Kathleen Ernst (2012) #''Caroline Takes a Chance'' by Kathleen Ernst (2012) #''Caroline's Battle'' by Kathleen Ernst (2012) #''Changes for Caroline'' by Kathleen Ernst (2012)

Best Friend Books

*''Nellie's Promise'' by Valerie Tripp (2004) *''Very Funny, Elizabeth'' by Valerie Tripp (2005) *''Brave Emily'' by Valerie Tripp (2006) *''Really Truly Ruthie'' by Valerie Tripp (2008) *''Good Luck, Ivy'' by Lisa Yee (2008)

Beforever

Samantha Parkington (1904-1906) *''Manners and Mischief: A Samantha Classic Volume 1'' by Susan S. Adler (2014) *''Lost and Found: A Samantha Classic Volume 2'' by Valerie Tripp (2014) *''The Lilac Tunnel: My Journey with Samantha'' by Erin Falligant (2014) Molly McIntire (1944-1946) *''A Winning Spirit'' by Valerie Tripp (2018) *''Stars, Stripes and Surprises'' by Valerie Tripp (2018) *''Chances and Changes: My Journey with Molly'' by Valerie Tripp (2018) Felicity Merriman (1774-1776) *''Love and Loyalty: A Felicity Classic 1'' by Valerie Tripp (2017) *''A Stand for Independence: A Felicity Classic 2'' by Valerie Tripp (2017) *''Gunpowder and Tea Cakes: My Journey with Felicity'' by Kathleen Ernst (2017) Addy Walker (1864-1866) *''Finding Freedom: An Addy Classic Volume 1'' by Connie Rose Porter (2014) *''A Heart Full of Hope: An Addy Classic Volume 2'' by Connie Rose Porter (2014) *''A New Beginning: My Journey with Addy'' by Denise Lewis Patrick (2014) Josefina Montoya (1824-1826) *''Sunlight and Shadows: A Josefina Classic Volume 1'' by Valerie Tripp (2014) *''Second Chances: A Josefina Classic Volume 2'' by Valerie Tripp (2014) *''Song of the Mockingbird: My Journey with Josefina'' by Emma Carlson Berne (2015) Kit Kittredge (1932-1935) *''Read All about It: A Kit Classic Volume 1'' by Valerie Tripp (2014) *''Turning Things Around: A Kit Classic Volume 2'' by Valerie Tripp (2014) *''Full Speed Ahead: My Journey with Kit'' by Valerie Tripp (2014) Kaya'aton'my (1764-1766) *''The Journey Begins: A Kaya Classic Volume 1'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2014) *''Smoke on the Wind: A Kaya Classic Volume 2'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2014) *''The Roar of the Falls: My Journey with Kaya'' by Emma Carlson Berne (2014) Julie Albright (1974-1977) *''The Big Break: A Julie Classic Volume 1'' by Megan McDonald (2014) *''Soaring High: A Julie Classic Volume 2'' by Megan McDonald (2014) *''A Brighter Tomorrow: My Journey with Julie'' by Megan McDonald (2014) Rebecca Rubin (1914-1916) *''The Sound of Applause: A Rebecca Classic Volume 1'' by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (2014) *''Lights, Camera, Rebecca!: A Rebecca Classic Volume 2'' by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (2014) *''The Glow of the Spotlight: My Journey with Rebecca'' by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (2014) Caroline Abbott (1812-1813) *''Captain of the Ship: A Caroline Classic Volume 1'' by Kathleen Ernst (2014) *''Facing the Enemy: A Caroline Classic Volume 2'' by Kathleen Ernst (2014) *''Catch the Wind: My Journey with Caroline'' by Kathleen Ernst (2014) Maryellen Larkin (1954-1956) *''The One and Only: A Maryellen Classic'' by Valerie Tripp (2015) *''Taking Off: A Maryellen Classic 2'' by Valerie Tripp (2015) *''The Sky's the Limit: My Journey with Maryellen'' by Valerie Tripp (2015) Melody Ellison (1963-1964) *''No Ordinary Sound: A Melody Classic'' by Denise Lewis Patrick (2016) *''Never Stop Singing: A Melody Classic Volume 2'' by Denise Lewis Patrick (2016) *''Music In My Heart: My Journey with Melody'' by Erin Falligant (2016) Nanea Mitchell (1941-1942) *''Growing Up with Aloha: A Nanea Classic Volume 1'' by Kirby Larson (2017) *''Hula for the Home Front: A Nanea Classic Volume 2'' by Kirby Larson (2017) *''Prints in the Sand: My Journey with Nanea'' by Erin Falligant (2017) Courtney Moore (1986-1987) *''Courtney Changes the Game'' by Kellen Hertz (2020) *''Courtney: Friendship Superhero'' by Kellen Hertz (2021)

Claudie Wells (1922)

* ''Meet Claudie: An American Girl'' by

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Historical Character Mysteries

Kirsten Larson (1854-1856) *''The Runaway Friend'' by Kathleen Ernst (2008) Samantha Parkington (1904-1906) *''The Curse of Ravenscourt: A Samantha Mystery'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (2005) *''The Stolen Sapphire: A Samantha Mystery'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (2006) *''The Cry of the Loon: A Samantha Mystery'' by Barbara Steiner (2009) *''Clue in the Castle Tower: A Samantha Mystery'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (2011) *''Danger in Paris: A Samantha Mystery'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (2015) Molly McIntire (1944-1946) *''A Spy on the Home Front: A Molly Mystery'' by Alison Hart (2005) *''The Light in the Cellar: A Molly Mystery'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (2007) *''Clues in the Shadows: A Molly Mystery'' by Kathleen Ernst (2009) Felicity Merriman (1774-1776) *''Peril at King's Creek: A Felicity Mystery'' by Elizabeth McDavid Jones (2006) *''Traitor at Williamsburg: A Felicity Mystery'' by Elizabeth McDavid Jones (2008) *''Lady Margaret's Ghost: A Felicity Mystery'' by Elizabeth McDavid Jones (2009) Addy Walker (1864-1866) *''Shadows on Society Hill: An Addy Mystery'' by Evelyn Coleman (2007) Josefina Montoya (1824-1826) *''Secrets in the Hills: A Josefina Mystery'' by Kathleen Ernst (2006) *''The Glowing Heart: A Josefina Mystery'' by Valerie Tripp (2016) Kit Kittredge (1932-1935) *''Danger at the Zoo: A Kit Mystery'' by Kathleen Ernst (2005) *''Midnight in Lonesome Hollow: A Kit Mystery'' by Kathleen Ernst (2007) *''A Thief in the Theater: A Kit Mystery'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (2008) *''Missing Grace: A Kit Mystery'' by Elizabeth McDavid Jones (2010) *''Intruders at Rivermead Manor: A Kit Mystery'' by Kathryn Reiss (2014) *''The Jazzman's Trumpet: A Kit Mystery'' by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel (2015) *''Menace at Mammoth Cave: A Kit Mystery" by Mary Casanova (2018) Kaya'aton'my (1764-1766) *''The Silent Stranger: A Kaya Mystery'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2005) *''The Ghost Wind Stallion: A Kaya Mystery'' by Emma Carlson Berne (2016) Julie Albright (1974-1977) *''The Tangled Web: A Julie Mystery'' by Kathryn Reiss (2009) *''The Puzzle of the Paper Daughter: A Julie Mystery'' by Kathryn Reiss (2010) *''The Silver Guitar: A Julie Mystery'' by Kathryn Reiss (2011) *''Lost in the City: A Julie Mystery'' by Kathleen O'Dell (2013) *''Message in a Bottle: A Julie Mystery'' by Kathryn Reiss (2017) Rebecca Rubin (1914-1916) *''Secrets at Camp Nokomis: A Rebecca Mystery'' by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (2010) *''A Bundle of Trouble: A Rebecca Mystery'' by Kathryn Reiss (2011) *''The Crystal Ball: A Rebecca Mystery'' by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (2012) *''A Growing Suspicion: A Rebecca Mystery'' by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (2014) *''The Showstopper: A Rebecca Mystery'' by Mary Casanova (2018) Cécile Rey & Marie-Grace Gardner (1853-1854) *''The Hidden Gold: A Marie-Grace Mystery'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (2012) *''The Cameo Necklace: A Cecile Mystery'' by Evelyn Coleman (2012) *''The Haunted Opera: A Marie-Grace Mystery'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (2013) Caroline Abbott (1812-1813) *''Traitor in the Shipyard: A Caroline Mystery'' by Kathleen Ernst (2013) *''The Traveler's Tricks: A Caroline Mystery'' by Laurie Calkhoven (2014) *''The Smuggler's Secrets: A Caroline Mystery'' by Kathleen Ernst (2015) Maryellen Larkin (1954-1956) *''The Finders-Keepers Rule: A Maryellen Mystery'' by Jacqueline Dembar Greene (2016) *''The Runaway: A Maryellen Mystery'' by Alison Hart (2017) Melody Ellison (1963-1964) *''The Lady's Slipper: A Melody Mystery'' by Emma Carlson Berne (2017) Nanea Mitchell (1941-1942) *''The Legend of the Shark Goddess: A Nanea Mystery'' by Erin Falligant (2018)

Short Stories

Kirsten Larson (1854-1856) *''Kirsten on the Trail'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (1999) *''Kirsten and the New Girl'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2000) *''Kirsten Snowbound!'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2001) *''Kirsten and the Chippewa'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2002) *''Kirsten's Promise'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2003) *''Kirsten's Short Story Collection'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2006) Samantha Parkington (1904-1906) *''Samantha's Winter Party'' by Valerie Tripp (1999) *''Samantha Saves the Wedding'' by Valerie Tripp (2000) *''Samantha and the Missing Pearls'' by Valerie Tripp (2001) *''Samantha's Blue Bicycle'' by Valerie Tripp (2002) *''Samantha's Short Story Collection'' by Valerie Tripp (2002) *''Samantha's Special Talent'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (2003) Molly McIntire (1944-1946) *''Molly Takes Flight'' by Valerie Tripp (1999) *''Molly and the Movie Star'' by Valerie Tripp (2000) *''Molly Marches On'' by Valerie Tripp (2001) *''Molly's A+ Partner'' by Valerie Tripp (2002) *''Molly's Puppy Tale'' by Valerie Tripp (2003) *''Molly's Short Story Collection'' by Valerie Tripp (2006) Felicity Merriman (1774-1776) *''Felicity's New Sister'' by Valerie Tripp (1999) *''Felicity's Dancing Shoes'' by Valerie Tripp (2000) *''Felicity Takes a Dare'' by Valerie Tripp (2001) *''Felicity Discovers a Secret'' by Valerie Tripp (2002) *''Felicity's Short Story Collection'' by Valerie Tripp (2002) Addy Walker (1864-1866) *''High Hopes for Addy'' by Connie Rose Porter (1999) *''Addy's Little Brother'' by Connie Rose Porter (2000) *''Addy's Wedding Quilt'' by Connie Rose Porter (2001) *''Addy Studies Freedom'' by Connie Rose Porter (2002) *''Addy's Summer Place'' by Connie Rose Porter (2003) *''Addy's Short Story Collection'' by Connie Rose Porter (2002) Josefina Montoya (1824-1826) *''A Reward for Josefina'' by Valerie Tripp (1999) *''Again, Josefina!'' by Valerie Tripp (2000) *''Josefina's Song'' by Valerie Tripp (2001) *''Just Josefina'' by Valerie Tripp (2002) *''Thanks to Josefina'' by Valerie Tripp (2003) *''Josefina's Short Story Collection'' by Valerie Tripp (2006) Kit Kittredge (1932-1935) *''Kit's Home Run'' by Valerie Tripp (2002) *''Kit's Tree House'' by Valerie Tripp (2003) *''Kit's Short Story Collection'' by Valerie Tripp (2006) Kaya'aton'my (1764-1766) *''Kaya and the River Girl'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2003) *''Kaya's Short Story Collection'' by Janet Beeler Shaw (2006)

Miscellaneous Historical Books

Kirsten Larson (1854-1856) *''Kirsten's Cookbook'' by Valerie Tripp (1994) *''Kirsten's Craft Book'' by Jodi Evert (1994) *''Kirsten's Theater Kit'' by American Girl (1994) *''Welcome To Kirsten's World · 1854: Growing Up in Pioneer America'' (1999) Samantha Parkington (1904-1906) *''Samantha's Cook Book'' by Jodi Evert (1994) *''Samantha's Craft Book'' by Jodi Evert (1994) *''Samantha's Theater Kit'' by American Girl (1994) *''Welcome to Samantha's World · 1904: Growing Up in America's New Century'' by Catherine Gourley (1999) *''Samantha's Friendship Fun'' (2002) *''Samantha's Ocean Liner Adventure'' by Dottie Raymer (2002) *''Samantha's Christmas Crafts'' by American Girl (2003) *''Samantha's Valentine Crafts'' *''Samantha's Wedding Memories: A Scrapbook of Gard and Cornelia's Wedding'' by Dan Andreasen (2004) *''Samantha: An American Girl Holiday: The Complete Telescript of Samantha's Movie'' (2004) *''Lights! Camera! Samantha!: A Behind-the Scenes Movie Guide to Samantha: An American Girl Holiday'' by Tamara England (2004) *''Samantha's Art Studio'' *''Samantha's Cooking Studio'' (2007) *''Samantha's Fashion Studio'' (2008) *''Samantha's World: A Girl's-Eye View of the Turn of the 20th Century'' (2009) *''Samantha's Just For Fun'' (2010) *''Samantha Treasure Tote'' (2012) *''Real Stories From My Time: The Titanic'' by Emma Carlson Berne (2017) *''Samantha Helps a Friend'' by Rebecca Mallary (2021) Molly McIntire (1944-1946) *''Molly's Cookbook: A Peek at Dining in the Past With Meals You Can Cook Today'' by Polly Athan (1994) *''Molly's Craft Book'' by Jodi Evert (1994) *''Molly's Theater Kit'' by Valerie Tripp (1994) *''Welcome to Molly's World · 1944: Growing Up in World War Two America'' by Catherine Gourley (1999) *''Molly's Route 66 Adventure'' by Dottie Raymer (2002) *''Have a Molly Halloween'' (2004) *''Lights! Camera! Molly!: A Behind-The-Scenes Movie Guide'' (2006) *''Molly's Cooking Studio'' (2007) *''Molly's Fashion Studio'' (2008) *''Molly Fashion Design Portfolio'' *''Molly's Art Studio'' *''Molly's Just For Fun'' (2009) *''Molly Treasure Tote'' (2012) *''Molly's Christmas Surprise'' (2021) *''Molly's Variety Show Event Kit'' Felicity Merriman (1774-1776) *''Introduction to Williamsburg'' by Paul Lackner (1985) *''Felicity's Cookbook'' by Polly Athan (1994) *''Felicity's Craft Book'' by Jodi Evert (1994) *''Felicity's Theater Kit'' (1994) *''Welcome To Felicity's World · 1774: Growing Up in Colonial America'' (1999) *''Lights! Camera! Felicity!'' (2005) *''Felicity's Cooking Studio'' (2007) *''Felicity's Fashion Studio'' (2008) *''Felicity's Art Studio'' *''Felicity's Just For Fun'' (2009) *''Felicity Treasure Tote'' (2012) *''Real Stories From My Time: The Boston Tea Party'' by Rebecca Paley (2018) Addy Walker (1864-1866) *''Addy's Cook Book'' by Jodi Evert (1994) *''Addy's Craft Book'' by Connie Rose Porter (1994) *''Addy's Theater Kit'' (1994) *''Welcome To Addy's World · 1864: Growing Up During America's Civil War'' (1999) *''Real Stories From My Time: The Underground Railroad'' by Bonnie Bader (2017) *''Freedom for Addy'' by Tonya Leslie (2021) Josefina Montoya (1824-1826) *''Josefina's Fiesta Event Kit'' *''Josefina's Craft Book'' (1998) *''Josefina's Cookbook'' (1998) *''Josefina's Theater Kit'' (1998) *''Welcome To Josefina's World 1824: Growing Up on America's Southwest Frontier'' (1999) *''Josefina's Just For Fun'' (2009) *''Josefina Treasure Tote'' (2011) Kit Kittredge (1932-1935) *''Welcome to Kit's World · 1934: Growing Up During America's Great Depression'' by Harriet Brown (2002) *''Kit's Friendship Fun'' (2002) *''Kit's Railway Adventure'' by Harriet Brown (2003) *''Kit's World: A Girl's Eyes View of the Great Depression'' (2008) *''Kit's Cooking Studio'' (2008) *''Kit's Fashion Studio'' (2008) *''Kit Fashion Portfolio Design'' *''Kit's Art Studio'' *''Kit's Just For Fun'' (2009) *''Kit Treasure Tote'' (2011) *''Kit's Color and Craft'' (2013) Kaya'aton'my (1764-1766) *''Kaya's Art Studio'' *''Welcome To Kaya's World, 1764: Growing Up in a Native American Homeland'' (2003) *''Kaya Rides to the Rescue'' (2022) Julie Albright (1974-1977) *''Julie's Cooking Studio'' (2008) *''Julie's Art Studio'' *''Julie's Fashion Studio'' (2008) *''Julie Fashion Design Portfolio'' *''Julie's Just For Fun'' (2009) *''Julie Treasure Tote'' (2011) *''Julie's Color and Craft'' (2013) Rebecca Rubin (1914-1916) *''Rebecca's Fashion Studio'' (2008) *''Rebecca's Just For Fun'' (2009) *''Rebecca Fashion Design Portfolio'' *''Rebecca Treasure Tote'' (2011) *''Rebecca's Color and Craft'' (2013) Cécile Rey & Marie-Grace Gardner (1853-1854) *''Cécile and Marie-Grace's Just For Fun'' (2011) *''Marie-Grace's Treasure Tote'' (2013) *''Cécile's Treasure Tote'' (2013) Caroline Abbott (1812-1813) *''Caroline's Color and Craft'' (2013) Melody Ellison (1963-1964) *''Real Stories From My Time: The March on Washington'' by Bonnie Bader (2018) Nanea Mitchell (1941-1942) *''Real Stories From My Time: Pearl Harbor'' by Jennifer Swanson (2018)

Girl of the Year

Lindsey Bergman (2001) *''Lindsey'' by Chryssa Atkinson (2001) Kailey Hopkins (2003) *''Kailey'' by Amy Goldman Koss (2003) Marisol Luna (2005) *''Marisol'' by Gary Soto (2005) Jess McConnell (2006) *''Jess'' by Mary Casanova (2005) Nicki Fleming (2007) *''Nicki'' by Ann Howard Creel (2006) *''Thanks to Nicki'' by Ann Howard Creel (2007) Mia St. Clair (2008) *''Mia'' by Laurence Yep (2008) *''Bravo, Mia!'' by Laurence Yep (2008) Chrissa Maxwell (2009) *''Chrissa'' by Mary Casanova (2008) *''Chrissa Stands Strong'' by Mary Casanova (2008) Lanie Holland (2010) *''Lanie'' by Jane Kurtz (2010) *''Lanie's Real Adventures'' by Jane Kurtz (2010) Kanani Akina (2011) *''Aloha, Kanani'' by Lisa Yee (2011) *''Good Job, Kanani'' by Lisa Yee (2011) McKenna Brooks (2012) *''McKenna'' by Mary Casanova (2011) *''McKenna, Ready to Fly!'' by Mary Casanova (2011) Saige Copeland (2013) *''Saige'' by Jessie Haas (2012) *''Saige Paints the Sky'' by Jessie Haas (2012) Isabelle Palmer (2014) *''Isabelle'' by Laurence Yep (2014) *''Designs By Isabelle'' by Laurence Yep (2014) *''To the Stars, Isabelle'' by Laurence Yep (2014) Grace Thomas (2015) *''Grace'' by Mary Casanova (2015) *''Grace Stirs it Up'' by Mary Casanova (2015) *''Grace Makes It Great'' by Mary Casanova (2015) Lea Clark (2016) *''Lea Dives In'' by Lisa Yee (2016) *''Lea Leads the Way'' by Lisa Yee (2016) *''Lea and Camila'' by Lisa Yee (2016) Gabriela McBride (2017) *''Gabriela'' by Teresa E. Harris (2016) *''Gabriela Speaks Out'' by Teresa E. Harris (2017) *''Gabriela: Time for Change'' by Varian Johnson (2017) Luciana Vega (2018) *''Luciana'' by Erin Teagan (2017) *''Luciana: Braving the Deep'' by Erin Teagan (2017) *''Luciana: Out of This World'' by Erin Teagan (2018) Blaire Wilson (2019) *''Blaire'' by Jennifer Castle (2018) *''Blaire Cooks Up a Plan'' by Jennifer Castle (2018) Joss Kendrick (2020) *''Joss'' by Erin Falligant (2019) *''Joss: Touch the Sky'' by Erin Falligant (2019) Kira Bailey (2021) *''Kira Down Under'' by Erin Teagan (2021) *''Kira's Animal Rescue'' by Erin Teagan (2021) Corinne Tan (2022) *''Corinne'' by Wendy Wan-Long Shang (2021) *''Corinne to the Rescue'' by Wendy Wan-Long Shang (2021)

Contemporary Characters

Tenney Grant #''Tenney'' by Kellen Hertz (2017) #''Tenney in the Key of Friendship'' by Kellen Hertz (2017) #''Tenney Shares the Stage'' by Kellen Hertz (2017) #''A Song for the Season'' by Kellen Hertz (2017) Z Yang #''The Real Z'' by Jen Calonita (2017) #''Z On Location'' by J.J. Howard (2017)

World by Us

*''Makena: See Me, Hear Me, Know Me'' by Denise Lewis Patrick *''Evette: The River and Me'' by Sharon Dennis Wyeth *''Maritza: Lead with Your Heart'' by Angela Cervantes

History Mysteries

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. Titles in order of publication: # ''The Smuggler's Treasure'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (1812,

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) (1999) # ''Hoofbeats of Danger'' by Holly Hughes (1860,

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) (1999) # ''The Night Flyers'' by Elizabeth McDavid Jones (1918,

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) (1999) # ''Voices at Whisper Bend'' by Katherine Ayres (1942,

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) (1999) # ''Secrets on 26th Street'' by Elizabeth McDavid Jones (1912, Chelsea) (1999) # ''Mystery of the Dark Tower'' by Evelyn Coleman (1928,

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) (2000) # ''Trouble at Fort La Pointe'' by Kathleen Ernst (1732,

Lake Superior Lake Superior in central North America is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface areaThe Caspian Sea is the largest lake, but is saline, not freshwater. and the third-largest by volume, holding 10% of the world's surface fresh wa ...

) (1999) # ''Under Copp's Hill'' by Katherine Ayres (1908,

Boston Boston (), officially the City of Boston, is the state capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the cultural and financial center of the New England region of the United States. It is the 24th- mo ...

) (2000) # ''Watcher in the Piney Woods'' by Elizabeth McDavid Jones (1865,

Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ...

) (2000) # ''Shadows in the Glasshouse'' by Megan McDonald (1621, Jamestown) (2000) # ''The Minstrel's Melody'' by Eleanora E. Tate (1904, Calico Creek and

St. Louis St. Louis () is the second-largest city in Missouri, United States. It sits near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers. In 2020, the city proper had a population of 301,578, while the bi-state metropolitan area, which e ...

) (2001) # ''Riddle of the Prairie Bride'' by

Kathryn Reiss Kathryn Reiss (born December 4, 1957) is an American author of award-winning children's and young adult fiction. Biography Kathryn Reiss was born in Massachusetts, December 4, 1957. She grew up in Ohio, and received B.A. degrees in English and G ...

(1878, Kansas) (2001) # ''Enemy in the Fort'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (1754, New Hampshire) (2001) # ''Circle of Fire'' by Evelyn Coleman (1958, Middle

Tennessee Tennessee ( , ), officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th-largest by area and the 15th-most populous of the 50 states. It is bordered by Kentucky to th ...

) (2001) # ''Mystery on Skull Island'' by Elizabeth McDavid Jones (1724, Charles Town, South Carolina) (2001) # ''Whistler in the Dark'' by Kathleen Ernst (1867,

Chicago (''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name ...

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Colorado Territory The Territory of Colorado was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from February 28, 1861, until August 1, 1876, when it was admitted to the Union as the State of Colorado. The territory was organized in the ...

) (2002) # ''Mystery at

Chilkoot Pass Chilkoot Pass (el. ) is a high mountain pass through the Boundary Ranges of the Coast Mountains in the U.S. state of Alaska and British Columbia, Canada. It is the highest point along the Chilkoot Trail that leads from Dyea, Alaska to Bennett La ...

'' by Barbara Steiner (1897, Yukon, Alaska) (2002) # ''The Strange Case of Baby H'' by Kathryn Reiss (1906,

San Francisco San Francisco (; Spanish for " Saint Francis"), officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Northern California. The city proper is the fourth most populous in California and 17th ...

) (2002) # ''Danger at the Wild West Show'' by Alison Hart (1886,

Louisville, Kentucky Louisville ( , , ) is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the 28th most-populous city in the United States. Louisville is the historical seat and, since 2003, the nominal seat of Jefferson County, on the Indiana border ...

) (2003) # ''Gangsters at the Grand Atlantic'' by Sarah Masters Buckey (1925,

New Jersey New Jersey is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York; on the east, southeast, and south by the Atlantic Ocean; on the west by the Delaware ...

) (2003) # ''Ghost Light on Graveyard Shoal'' by Elizabeth McDavid Jones (1895, Glenn Island, Virginia) (2003) # ''Betrayal at Cross Creek'' by Kathleen Ernst (1775-1776, North Carolina) (2004)

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