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Julie, an
American Girl in the 1970s
Descriptions of the six books about Julie
in the American Girls Series are provided at the links shown
below. " For Julie Albright, life after her parents’
divorce holds as many ups and downs as the hilly streets of San
Francisco. Julie misses her old bedroom, her pet rabbit, her
best friend, Ivy—and most of all, having her whole family
together. But Julie begins to see that change also brings new
possibilities. By taking charge of her new life, she learns to
believe in herself—and that love can hold a family together
even when they live apart."
Recommended for Ages 8 and up. Author:
Megan McDonald. All books are paperbacks.
 Book One - "Meet
Julie, An American Girl"
"Julie Albright doesn’t want
to move away from her San Francisco neighborhood near Chinatown,
even if her new apartment is just a few miles away. Moving means
leaving her best friend, Ivy, and her pet rabbit, Nutmeg. Worst
of all, it means leaving Dad, now that her parents are divorced.
Julie tries to make the best of her new situation by joining
the school’s basketball team, but the coach won’t allow
girls to play. When Julie decides to fight for her place on the
team, some of her new classmates tease her, and now even Ivy
won't talk to her. Will Julie ever feel at home in her new school
-- and her new life?"
"She learns that it’s up to her
to make positive changes in her new school—and her new life.
The 'Looking Back' section discusses the women’s movement,
divorce, and other issues of the turbulent 1970s."
8.5 x 6 inches, 104
pages
 Book Two - "Julie
Tells Her Story"
"Julie is working on her school project,
'The Story of My Life,' and enjoying it, until she has to write
about 'The Worst Thing That Ever Happened.' That would be her
parents’ divorce, and she doesn’t want to tell classmates
about it. After her big basketball game ends badly, she decides
that could be her 'worst thing.' But as her family rallies around
her, Julie learns to be more hopeful for their future. The 'Looking
Back' section explores school life in the 1970s. "
8.5 x 6 inches, 104
pages
 Book Three - "Happy
New Year, Julie"
"Julie knows the holidays will be
difficult this year, but when her sister, Tracy, refuses to go
to Dad’s house for Christmas, Julie feels as if her family
is falling apart. She finds comfort spending time with her best
friend, Ivy Ling, whose family is getting ready for Chinese New
Year. When Julie’s whole family is invited to the Lings’
New Year banquet, Julie worries about how they will get along.
That night, she discovers that they all have a chance at a new
beginning. The 'Looking Back' section explores Chinese New Year
traditions"
8.5 x 6 inches, 88 pages
 Book Four - "Julie
and the Eagles"
"Julie and her best friend, Ivy, find
a baby owl in Golden Gate Park—and it needs help. At a wildlife
rescue center, Julie meets Shasta and Sierra, two bald eagles
that will be caged for life unless money is raised to release
them back into the wild. For Earth Day, Julie thinks of a unique
way to tell the public of the eagles’ plight. The 'Looking
Back”'section explores the beginning of the environmental
movement. "
8.5 x 6 inches, 88 pages
 Book Five - "Julie's
Journey"
"It’s 1976, and the entire country
is celebrating America’s 200th birthday. Julie joins her
cousins on a pioneer-style wagon train in honor of the Bicentennial.
The journey is filled with adventures, challenges, and self-discovery
as Julie faces her fears to make an important contribution to
her country’s birthday. The “Looking Back” section
provides additional information about Bicentennial celebrations
in the United States. "
8.5 x 6 inches, 88 pages
 Book Six - "Changes
for Julie"
"Julie is in school detention for
passing a note to Joy, a deaf student who has trouble understanding
what their teacher is saying. Indignant, Julie decides to run
for student-body president so she can make changes to the detention
system. But the other students are put off by Joy, her choice
for vice president, and Julie worries that she’ll have little
chance of winning if she partners with someone who seems so different.
With persistence and creative campaigning, Julie wins over the
students—and wins the election without compromising her
principles. The 'Looking Back' section discusses the 1976 presidential
election. "
8.5 x 6 inches, 104
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