When mama isnt allowed to see papa, its up to caroline to deliver a secret. My 6 year old daughter wanted to read it when she got the caroline american girl. This story is written for readers age 8 and up who enjoy historical fiction without sex, gore, or explicit violence. My nine year old loves all the american girl books since they go with her doll. In may 2015, american girl announced they would archive caroline s entire collection. American girl books beforever my journey with caroline. It predates the beforever line at american girl and has the lovely illustrations and look at life in 1812 included. Caroline covers an unusual period of history for childrens literature, the war of 1812. A caroline mystery american girl beforever mysteries. At long last, the 1812 character i created for american girl is launching into the world. The american girl series, by various authors, is a collection of novels set within toy lines fictional universe.
When her father is taken prisoner by the british, caroline abbott, a young girl living during the war of 1812, tries to help her family run their shipyard. Various authors 1 samantha an american girl holiday 2004 1 american girls. Changes for caroline an american girl by kathleen ernst. She arrives in a tiny version of caroline s authentic 1812 outfit featuring a soft pink dress with a floral sash. This is a list of all of kirstens books that have been released. Caroline is a brave though sometimes rash girl growing up in sackets harbor, new york. I read this one on my own, without my little sister, because she and my mom read it together. Lisa papp when her father is taken prisoner by the british, caroline abbott, a young girl living during the war of 1812, tries to help her family run their shipyard. These books each focus on a different american girl from a particular time in american history, each with a different lifestyle, heritage, hopes, and desires. An american girl caroline s american girl collection ernst, kathleen on. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Discover american girl caroline abbott, a courageous girl who helps her family when her papa is captured by the british during the war of 1812. The illustrated looking back section explores the beginning of the war of 1812. But when shes picked to lead her team in a robot challenge, instead of rocketing them to success she steers them straight into trouble.
Caroline takes a chance american girl collection 1812. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. American girl no longer sells this title in printed or ebook formats, but you do have options for acquiring this story in print. Kathleen chose a rather lessknown backdrop for caroline, the sackets harbor of lake ontario in new york. Set during the war of 1812, this story is written for readers age 8 and up who. With board game american girl paperback september 4, 2012 by kathleen ernst author. Caroline was released in 2012 and is part of the beforever collection.
Caroline s books and mini doll remain available for purchase. A caroline mystery american girl beforever mysteries ernst, kathleen on. She also wants to be the captain of a ship or sloop. A sneak peek at the newest historical character to join the american girl family, caroline abbott. Discover books featuring our 1812 beforever historical character, american girl caroline abbott. An american girl caroline s secret message a surprise for caroline caroline takes a chance caroline s battle changes for caroline mysteries traitor in the shipyard the travelers tricks the smugglers. A caroline mystery at the official american girl site, featuring the dolls, clothing, furniture, accessories, books, and more that girls love.
Caroline abbott was the thirteenth historical character of the american girls, representing the war of 1812. See more ideas about american girl, american and american girl books. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This should go right to the top, as it illustrates a time period of interest to both canadian and americans, the tragic war of 1812.
Caroline by kathleen ernst book cover, description, publication history. American girl caroline abbott 1812 beforever play at. Caroline abbott, american girl doll from 1812 pursuitist. Thus begins the fifth book in the awardwinning, bestselling series about caroline, the childrens historical character that american girl asked author kathleen ernst to create. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Kids book fiction historical american girl malletts creek branch. Continue reading for all the details on american girl caroline, the special celebration at american girl place, and sackets harbors role in the war of 1812.
I won this for my niece from the author in a giveaway. Carolines stories paperback september 4, 2012 by kathleen ernst author. An american girl caroline s american girl collection. Caroline is a series of historical childrens novels by american author kathleen ernst. Thus begins meet caroline, the first of nine books in the awardwinning. American girl caroline book list, reading level information, appropriate. The books follow various american girls throughout both historical eras and contemporary settings. Catch the wind my journey with caroline show additional categories. Kirstens collection contentsshow central series meet kirsten. Caroline abbott is doing what she loves mostsailing on lake ontario. Carolines battle an american girl by kathleen ernst. Meet caroline best introduces the thirteenth of the american girls by describing the onset of the war. This is one of our favorite historical books, and it takes place in 1812 during the war. Published 2012 author kathleen ernst illustrator robert papp lisa papp isbn 1593698909 setting may 27, 18 to june 12, 18 previous in series caroline takes a chance next in series changes for caroline caroline s battle is the fifth book in the.
Facing the enemy contains the stories from kathleens previously published caroline takes a chance, caroline s battle, and changes for caroline american girl books. The graphics are beautiful and it is a wonderful addition for a historical study. So, before we buy more in the series, i had to know what happened in the first one. Kathleen ernst caroline and her mother make a dangerous trip across lake ontario to the british fort where her father is a prisoner. Get to know 2018s american girl of the year in this first book in her series. These stories are for readers age 8 and up who enjoy historical fiction without sex, gore, or explicit violence.
But when the war of 1812 breaks out, the british take papa prison. The american girl dolls are a highend line of dolls, each of which comes with a full backstory, usually based around a historical era. Caroline tries to help mama keep the family shipyard running and pitches it to defend her village. While the real war was intense on fort mchenry, sackets harbor was a good choice for the books not to sound too familiar. An american girl is the first book in the caroline series. With board game american girl by ernst, kathleen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Search for library items search for lists search for. Caroline s collection contentsshow central series meet caroline. Caroline abbott loves sailing on lake ontario with her father. This is a list of all of caroline s books that have been released, including craft books, posters, and activity books. The war of 1812 time frame and key location setting really kept the stories engaging. Caroline s father has just returned when they receive frightening newsbritish warships are sailing to attack sackets harbor. See more ideas about american girl, girl dolls and american. Caroline abbott is the historical character created by kathleen ernst for the american girl.
A surprise for caroline, 1812 ann arbor district library. Her life changes forever when america enters the war of 1812. Caroline takes a chance american girl collection 1812 paperback september 4, 2012. When her father is taken prisoner by the british, caroline abbott, a young girl living during the war of 1812, tries to help her. But these books told a fun story and helped us young girls realize what it was like to live back in each time period.
Thus begins meet caroline, the first of nine books in the award winning. This is book one in the caroline abbot historical series. If for any reason you dont, well try to find a way to make it right with an exchange, merchandise credit, or refund within two years. I had actually never heard about the war of 1812 until i read them and i grew up in america. Author kathleen ernst has written many of my favorites among the american girl historical books, and won awards for her work. The series begins with young caroline abbotts papa being taken prisoner at the very start of the war between britain and the united states. Carolines stories are based around the war of 1812 fought between the united states and her allies against the united kingdom backed by her allies. Continues the story of caroline abbott, a young girl living during the war of 1812. New and used copies of changes for caroline are available for purchase online. Set during the war of 1812, this story is written for readers age 8 and up. This is one of our favorite historical books, and it takes place in 1812.
But when the war of 1812 breaks out, caroline s father is taken prisoner and everything changes. But, my memories of those i did enjoy keep me interested in checking in on the historical american girl books as ag publishes them. Thus begins meet caroline, the first of nine books in the awardwinning, bestselling series about caroline, the childrens historical character that american girl asked author kathleen ernst to create. We hope that you and your girl love your purchase from american girl. If for any reason you dont, well try to find a way to make it right with an exchange, merchandise credit, or refund within two years of purchase. Lisa papp continues the story of caroline abbott, a young girl living during the war of 1812. Meet caroline is the story of caroline abbot, who is girl living during the war of 1812. But when the war of 1812 breaks out, carolines father is taken prisoner and everything changes. Caroline, the thirteenth character in the american girl series, features in six historical books written by ernst.
Introducing american girl caroline from 1812 sackets. A surprise for caroline an american girl by kathleen ernst. American girl has combined books four, five, and six in this awardwinning series caroline takes a chance, caroline s battle, and changes for caroline into a single new book. A christmas story happy birthday, kirsten a springtime story kirsten saves the day. The first three books in this series meet caroline, caroline s secret message, and a surprise for caroline have been combined by american girl into a single new book.