Feb 03, 2011 starting february, 5, 2011, explore life during the civil war with a new selfguided museum tour, addys world. Addys world step into the world of a young african american girl during the civil war. One night during the summer of 1864, addy walker overhears her parents talk about an exciting yet terrifying idea escaping slavery. Addy walker is a proud, courageous girl growing up in 1864, during the midst o.
Discover the stories of the real people and events that shaped american history in the real stories from my time series. Addy walker, the newest character in the american girls collection of dolls, accessories and books, stars in these bright historical novels. Addy walker was the fifth historical character of the american girls, representing the civil war era. American girl addy walker shares the story of her own journey to freedom. See more ideas about addy american girl, american girl, american girl doll. Addy walker, an american girl, is a nineyear old born into slavery who escapes to freedom with her mother during the civil war. She arrives in a tiny version of addy s authentic 1864 outfit featuring a blue dress with black ribbon trim, and has little golden hoop earrings in her ears.
For almost two decades, generations of young black girls turning to the american girl series for stories about characters who looked like them only had one choice. Sep 10, 2015 25 spirited facts about american girl dolls. An american girl story was subsequently taken on a limited national tour from january through may 2008 through kids entertainment, inc. With the exception of the stilting outfit, sweet potato pudding set and bandbox which are quite rare, addy s retired items turn up fairly regularly on ebay. Experience what life was like for addy and other young african american girls during the civil war as you follow the guide to discover objects and stories throughout the museum. American girl audiobooks listen to the full series. Oct 17, 2016 melody isnt the only africanamerican doll in the american girl collection, but her introduction in february has sparked a look back at the first and only other africanamerican doll in the collection addy walker. In this book, addy lives with her family on a plantation where they are slaves. Meet addy walker, an american girl in the f iction stories by connie porter, addy is a nineyearold girl born into slavery who escapes to freedom with her mother during the civil war. This is a list of all of addys books that have been released, including craft books, posters, and activity books.
This is one of my favorite stories because it helps the reader put the issues of slavery and freedom in perspective. The making of addy walker, american girls first black doll. Addy was the first african american character made by american girl, the second being cecile and the third being melody. Perfect for book reports with fullpage illustrations throughout, these nonfiction chapter books also include historical photos, maps, a timeline, a glossary, and a bibliography at the back. Addy is a very brave, loving, thoughtful, and kind child, who often risks her safety for the safety of others. Courageous american girl addy walker comes in an authentic 1864 outfit. American girl civil rights doll and black girlhood time. The family is separated when master stevens decides to sell some of his slaves. In the first addy book, we are introduced to addy, a nineyearold girl who is a slave on a plantation near the end of the civil war. Addy walker, an american girl, is a nineyear old born into slavery who escapes to. The american girl today dolls offer such a variety of featureshair color, hair texture, eye color, complexion coloreach young girl can own a doll that looks just like herself. Pleasant company american girl addy with school outfit retired, accessories. Apr 6, 20 addy walker 1864 historical character play at american girl.
Meet addy walker, a courageous nineyearold girl growing up during the civil war. Meet addy walker, an american girl national museum of. American girl mini doll addy walker with book doll is 6. The mother and addy still decide to run away but they have to leave the baby sister there. Find fun books and historical fiction from american girl publishing. Addy walker escapes slavery in 1864 with her mother and baby sister. Addy was released in fall 1993 and is part of the beforever collection. Addy and her family are slaves living on a plantation in north carolina.
That the company had sold more than 60 million books more copies sold than harry potter books by 2001 suggests rowland hit on a marketing strategy that works. Addy walkers family is planning a dangerous escap more. An american girl is a series of books about a young girl named addy. The first book in addys stories is richly illustrated. This is a list of all of addys books that have been released, including craft books, posters. My complicated childhood love for addy walker, my american. Addy walker 1864 mini doll with mini book american girl american girl isbn. Addy is a sweet, generous girl who doesnt let anything stop her from being happy.
Addy walker was the fifth historical character of the american girls. Doll american girl addy dolls for sale in stock ebay. Addy is a very brave, loving, thoughtful, and kind child, who often. Oct 28, 2011 addy walker, an american girl, is a nineyear old born into slavery who escapes to freedom with her mother during the civil war.
But before they can leave, the most terrible thing addy can imagine happensher poppa and her brother, sam, are sold. When she reaches philidalphia, she faces segregation and the plight of. Discover the story of this civil warera girl, plus find her books, clothes, furniture, and accessories all at the official american girl site. Pleasant company vintage american girl books samantha, addy, molly, felicity, kirsten, josefina. In february 2006, all of the historical girl short story books were retired including all five of addy s short stories. May 4, 2018 explore doctormartis board american girl addy walker 1864. But before they get the chance, addy s father and brother are sold. She was the second africanamerican doll following addy walker. The mother and father are planning to run away but before they can the father and older brother are sold to a different family.
American girl beforever doll, addy walker 18 size w accessories. This is the first in the american girls series about addy walker, a nineyearold african american girl living in the america of 1864. Vintage 1994 american girl addy s craft book addy walker, pastimes, 1990s dolls, premattel, pleasant company, so fun. 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. A christmas story, happy birthday, addy a springtime story, addy saves the day. You can discover what life was like for addy and other young african american girls during this difficult time in american history by reading addy s stories. Addy walker is a proud, courageous girl growing up in 1864, during the midst of the civil war. The first book in addy s stories is richly illustrated. An american girlboxed set american girl collection. Addy, introduced in 1993, is an escaped slave growing up at the end of the civil war. But in the very first chapter, addy lies awake at night and listens to her parents talk about freedom they plan to run away. I have read many of the american girl series of books as a teacher. Discover the story of this civil warera girl, plus find her books, clothes, furniture, and accessories all at the official american. Despite the companys progressive mission, it was criticized for discontinuing cecile rey, a welltodo new orleans girl, in 2014.
Addy walker 1864 historical character play at american. She wanted to know what happens to addy, so i purchased the boxed set. This is one of my favorite stories because it helps the reader put the issues of slavery and. An american girl the american girls collection book 1. Discover addy walker, a brave girl determined to be free. Addys stories tell of her daring escape with her mother from slavery, and the challenges they face after.
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