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Meet Felicity: An American Girl : 1774 by Valerie Tripp, Luann Roberts, Dan Andreasen
1 review
booksawyer's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I really enjoyed revisiting this story that I loved in my childhood. I expected to enjoy it, but I did not think I would find it as impactful as I did.
I really loved seeing Felicity’s passion for horses and her unwavering desire to help Penny. I felt moved by the ending of the book, which I did not expect.
I loved all the illustrations in this book, so I would recommend picking these versions up over the beforever versions. However, there was one illustration I noticed that made me a uncomfortable. In the first chapter, there is a drawing of Marcus, a slave, carrying a sack of flour. It is by no means graphic, but it is an unexpected depiction of slavery that is not discussed on page and that may be disturbing or frustrating to some readers.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this book if you want to revisit this beloved childhood character, and I can wait to pick up the rest of the series!
I really loved seeing Felicity’s passion for horses and her unwavering desire to help Penny. I felt moved by the ending of the book, which I did not expect.
I loved all the illustrations in this book, so I would recommend picking these versions up over the beforever versions. However, there was one illustration I noticed that made me a uncomfortable. In the first chapter, there is a drawing of Marcus, a slave, carrying a sack of flour. It is by no means graphic, but it is an unexpected depiction of slavery that is not discussed on page and that may be disturbing or frustrating to some readers.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this book if you want to revisit this beloved childhood character, and I can wait to pick up the rest of the series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty
Minor: Slavery
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