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jamiebooks15's review against another edition
4.0
Margo (4 yrs) enjoyed this. I liked that it was short (only 60 some pages of story) and had some factual/history reading at the end - nice way to supplement the reading experience with some learning about history. At times I think the prose was a little dense to keep her attention, but she liked the story overall & absorbed the main parts. I'm excited to read more AG books & appreciate that they don't seem to feed the "I need overpriced dolls" syndrome directly! :) And, Felicity is a scrappy girl who bucks gender roles in the 1770s so that's cool too (though Margo might have had a hard time relating to a girl who wanted to wear pants instead of skirts...?)
kitkat133's review against another edition
3.0
I can't give it more than 3 stars because her family owned slaves :(
gidgettm's review against another edition
I found a copy at the Friends of the Library sale and picked it up in a wave of nostalgia.
radiojen's review against another edition
4.0
The American Girl books are actually a really interesting read for girls and women of all ages. I wish these books had been around when I was a little girl. A lot of history with a really good story line for girls...and great lessons! Definitely a fun book/series to read with your daughter.
rebeccatc's review against another edition
3.0
My daughter and I have been working our way through the various historical American Girl stories and this one was disappointing. It taught nothing about the revolutionary era, and the main character sneaks out at night, risks her life, and basically commits horse thievery and gets away with it. Not a great example for girls.
thatchickengirl23's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Alcoholism
hangrim's review against another edition
2.0
American Girls re-read #2. Of course Felicity is a horse girl
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