The historical american girl book series for years, each historical doll had the same book title with only the girls name changed, but the newer ag dolls like julie, mariegracececile and caroline have been given different book titles. Jan 12, 2016 meet the 2016 beforever character, melody ellsion. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. In this book of the american girl series, the main character, rebecca, explores and explains life in 19th century new york city. The young womens board 2010 hatikvah event features jacqueline dembar greene, author of the american girl rebecca rubin book series, and jennifer hirsch, executive editor at american girl, on wednesday, dec. There were seven dolls altogether, the size of rebecca s family. It was included with the rebecca doll when purchased until the release of beforever and could be purchased separately. I had the great pleasure of discussing these two books with my sixyearold daughter yesterday. Susan mcaliley in 1914 new york city, nineyearold rebecca is determined to show her family that she is old enough to light the shabbos candles and to go to the movies. Rebecca mystery, book 1 by jacqueline dembar greene book cover, description, publication history.
The members of the family make for very interesting characters to read about. Rebecca rubin longs to be the center of attention, but its not easy in a family of five children. Jaqueline dembar greene has brought life on the lower east side of new york in 191415. Rabbi david wolpe, author, speaker, and head rabbi of sinai temple.
Learning history with rebecca rubin the doll coloring book. The american girl company has launched numerous dolls with accompanying books about the character. Meet rebecca american girl book club ideas american girl books. In new orleans, these newfound friends learn that together they can face anything. First things first, where was this doll when i was a kid. The dolls portray eight to elevenyearold girls of a variety of ethnicities.
The timeline is set from either late spring or summer to the early fall, so as. I cant wait to read the follow up book, rebecca and ann. Walk around in rebeccas highbutton shoes and feel what it was like to live in. Step onto the stage and let your heart take the lead. May 15, 2014 the historical american girl book series for years, each historical doll had the same book title with only the girl s name changed, but the newer ag dolls like julie, mariegracececile and caroline have been given different book titles. Kaya, 1764 felicity, 1774 caroline, 1812 josefina, 1824 mariegrace and cecile, 1853 kirsten, 1854 addy, 1864 samantha, 1904 kit, 1934 nanea, 1941 molly, 1944 maryellen, more. Set american girl collection meet molly, julie, rebecca, samantha,felicity at the best online prices at ebay. Rebecca boxed set with game american girl greene, jacqueline, hunt, robert on. Rebecca series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Rebecca rubin, a brandnew american girl, is a nineyearold jewish girl growing up in 1914 new york, with aspirations to become an actress. American girl reading guides here are the links to our american girl study guides. Her series is set in 1914, new york city, where she lives with her large family. Sep 19, 2012 american girl books, dolls, activity books, it all reminds me of my childhood.
Meet rebecca book hillsborough county public library. Just follow the instructions, cut, fold, glue, and create. Mostly because it was the only one i ever got to read because at the time it was the only one my local library carried. Set in america during world war i, its the story of a jewish family living in america. Meet rebecca by jacqueline dembar greene, 2009, american girl pub. Each class will have a weekly lesson and minecraft adventure and a quiz at the end of the course. The books follow various american girls throughout both historical eras and contemporary settings. Author, denise lewis patrick, shares her experience about writing the melody stories. This class requires the book meet rebecca, representing early twentieth century immigration from eastern europe and events leading to world war i america.
Like so many of the other american girl books, meet rebecca has a lot of heart. Rebecca, being a middle child, always feel left out especially from her teenage twin sisters activities. American girl rebecca study guide meet rebecca book 1 lydia, caty and i recently started reading the rebecca series. The timeline is set from either late spring or summer to the early fall, so as to neatly connect to the following school book. Rebecca book series by multiple authors includes books meet rebecca. When mysterious cousin max, the actor, tells her the secret to. The book doesnt cover marie grace, cecile or kaya since those books were published after the poaag came out. This class requires the book meet rebecca, representing early twentieth century immigration. Rebecca book 1 meet rebecca book 2 rebecca and ana. Rebecca is the first jewish american girl doll and character.
Mar 06, 2017 this 4 week class is part 9 of 12 classes covering american history from 1764 to the 1970s using the american girl series books. Create a keepsake that will last for years to come while exploring this fascinating period of history. The newest addition is rebecca rubin, a jewish girl. Our girls lot to learn about rebecca while rebecca learned about balancing her familys traditions with her own new ideas. Meet rebecca with the american girl book club mentor. Since its inception, american girl has published books based on the dolls, with novels and other media to tie in with their dolls. As american girl books go, this was a really good meet story. Are you aware that the link listed as american girl julie book 6 changes for julie, actually leads to the file for book 6 changes for kirsten. I think it is cool how they help save ann with the help of the entire family. Meet rebecca rubin and american girl the teachers guide to the. But when shes picked to lead her team in a robot challenge, instead of rocketing them to success she steers them straight into trouble. Since 2009, american girl finally had its first ever regularly sold jewish doll.
Initially, the dolls were only available through the catalog. An american girl is the first book in the rebecca series. In 1914 new york city, nineyearold rebecca is determined to show her family that she is. When mysterious cousin max, the actor, tells her the secret to pleasing an audience, rebecca can hardly wait to try it out. Studying this novel expands the exploration of numerous jewish values, including. Rebecca rubin has big dreams of becoming an actress, but her parentsdont think girls are cut. Get to know 2018s american girl of the year in this first book in her series. American girl is an american line of 18inch 46 cm dolls released in 1986 by pleasant company. In rebeccas own words, this american girl sounds a clear, pure note in the orchestra of american cultures and traditions.
The final book addresses some of the more serious growing up changes that are happening in each girls life. Play games, take quizzes, send ecards, read book excerpts, and find more when you play at american girl. Rebecca rubin 1914 beforever play at american girl. Includes meet rebecca, rebecca and ana, candlelight for rebecca, rebecca and the movies, rebecca to the rescue, and changes for rebecca.
This study guide aims to provide material to help in the preparation of a lesson, unit, or book club discussion about the novel meet rebecca by jacqueline dembar greene. It was included with the rebecca doll when purchased until the release. Meet rebecca by jacqueline dembar greene goodreads. Rebecca is the 10th american girl, wedged between 1904s samantha and depressionera kit. When you open the book covers, youre stepping into a different time in america. Rebecca boxed set with game american girl paperback august 30, 2010 by jacqueline greene author, robert hunt illustrator. As the reader is drawn into her emotional experiences, they can title. Juf news meet rebecca, american girls new, jewish doll. Discover free games for american girls beforever characters, and learn what it was like growing up in the past. The story of rebecca is a marvelous introduction to the jewish immigrant experience. Reading together and creating a lapbook for the american girl series is such a wonderful motherdaughter project.
Meet rebecca with the american girl book club mentor public. Aug 30, 2010 rebecca boxed set with game american girl greene, jacqueline, hunt, robert on. Rebecca is a jewish girl living in new york city in 1914 with her twin sisters, brother, parents, and grandparents. Rebecca rubin, american girls tenth historical character, debuted on. This ebook format includes a downloadable pdf file. In 1998, pleasant company was purchased by toy giant mattel. They are not rich financially, but they make a good living.
The american girl series, by various authors, is a collection of novels set within toy lines fictional universe. Meet addy study centered around the civil war and slavery. The book establishes the character, their family and some friends, a major issue or theme for the series, and the setting and historical era. We see that three generations live in their home and how they live, work, and worship together. They are sold with accompanying books told from the viewpoint of the girls.
When rebecca learns of her relatives struggle to gain passage to america from russia, she wants to help and, after secretly earning some money, she is faced with a difficult moral choice. By backing up her beliefs with actions, rebecca meets lifes challenges boldly and inspires girls today to act on their principles. Meet rebecca, an american girl greene, jacqueline dembar ar quiz no. The historical american girl book series life as an.
Meet this russianjewish girl growing up in new york in 1910plus find her books, clothes, furniture, and more all at the official american girl site. I remember getting the catalog and daydreaming about having my own american girl doll. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. American girl rebecca series, three book set, books 1, 2 and 6. Looking for a fun way to teach girls about american history, pleasant rowland founded american girl in 1986. Oct 28, 2011 even though mariegrace and cecile are from different worlds. This lapbook goes along with the american girl book meet rebecca. Set american girl collectionmeet molly, julie, rebecca, samantha,felicity at.
Discover free games for american girl s beforever characters, and learn what it was like growing up in the past. Meet addy walker, a courageous nineyearold girl growing up during the civil war. Rebecca rubin, american girl jacqueline dembar greene. You will learn a lot about what a 9 year old girls life is like in 1914. Melody as a character is set in the 1960 and has a passion. In these six stories from the uplifting american girl series, a young girl living in 1914 new york learns what its like to grow up in the big city. It is an already put together unit study that follow the american girl books. Meet rebecca american girl collection greene, jacqueline, hirsch, jennifer, hunt, robert on. Susan mcaliley in 1914 new york city, nineyearold rebecca is determined to show her family that she is old enough to light the shabbos candles and go to the movies. This 4 week class is part 9 of 12 classes covering american history from 1764 to the 1970s using the american girl series books. American girl rebecca study guide meet rebecca book 1. In 1914 new york city, nineyearold rebecca is determined to show her family that she is old enough to light the shabbos candles and go to the movies. Website for american girl series view the website share.
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. American girl saige book 2 reading comprehension and activity guide. Meet rebecca rebecca and ana instead of rebecca learns a. Meet mariegrace gardner and cecile rey american girl.
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