Lanie Holland

Lanie Holland is the girl of the year 2010.she is an energetic girl who discovers the world in her very own backyard. Her favorite school subject is science. Lanie has a lop-eared bunny named Lulu. She wishes she could be like her best friend Dakota who travels all arond the world helping all the wild life. But she soon discovers "Adventures are all around us -- starting right outside the back door"

WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU EXPLORED YOUR BACK YARD ?

Kaya Atoymay

Kaya was born in 1764, she was an adventurous girl who loves to ride her horse. In her days Nez Perce people were given new names throughout their life's either by being brave or having a big event. Kaya had two animal companions, one: Her beloved horse Steps High along with her colt Sparks Flying and two: Her adopted puppy Tatlo, she adopted Tatlo to help her on a important journey. Kaya discovers the only way you learn is from making mistakes, respecting others and to listen too others.

Felicity Merriman

Felicity was born in the southern U.S. in 1774. Her farther was a Patriot which meant that they wanted America to be independent. Felicity's closest friend was Elizabeth Cole, her family are Loyalists this means that they believe America should stay attached to Europe. Her mother wanted her to learn how to be a proper lady which meant she could sew, take tea and dance. She wanted to be riding a horse or being outside. Felicity discovers that even though people have different ideas they can still have a friendship. There is a DVD about Felicity, And I suggest it to anyone studying Patriots and loyalists because it gives you a very good idea about it all!

Josefina Montoya

Josefina was the youngest of four girls growing up on a rancho in New Mexico in 1824. in her time all the young girls helped their mothers in the home, while the boys helped their fathers in the fields. Josefina's live changes drastically when her mother dies and her Aunt Tia Dolores arrives. Josefina discovers that you can open your heart to change, but you can still hold on to any treasured traditions.

Kirsten Larson

Kirsten settled on the Minnesota frontier with her family in 1854.She was born in Ryd,Sweden. Kirsten's tradition was St.Lucias day. Leaving Sweden for a new life in America has changed Kirsten's life. Kirsten discovers the true meaning of home and that love is always the same in every languages.Kirsten also has a new book that's a Mystery Book and it is called the Runaway Friend i have not read it but it sounds interesting and i want too buy it.Now since Christmas is over we will see Kirsten in the American Girl Archives. This is a picture of my Kirsten doll.

Addy Walker

Addy was born in 1864 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is a colored girl who is born into slavery. Her mom and her escape to find their father and brother. After the family is reunited she goes on to go to school and becomes the person she always dreamed she would be. She has the leap then look attitude. She also disagrees with the way the colored people are treated by the white majority.

Rebecca Rubin

Rebecca is from 1914. She lives in an apartment in New York City with her grandparent's, parents and siblings. She observes the Jewish faith. She wants to become an actress so she can sing and perform. If she became an actress she would be going against her families wishes who want her to become a teacher. She helps her extended family immigrate from Russia and settle into America. She learns that it is possible to honor her family and become her own independent self. There are six books that follow her life in America.