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      Josefina's Surprise

      by Valerie Tripp
      Published
      Sep 1997
      Main Genre
      Historical Historical
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      Pages
      88
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      Series
      American Girl: Josefina Book 3
      Also Appears In
      American Girl: A Christmas Story The American Girls Collection

      About This Book

      Josefina hopes her family will have a happy Christmas, even though she knows they will miss Mama. When they discover that the treasured Christmas altar cloth Mama embroidered has been badly damaged, she and her sisters are heartbroken. Josefina's hopes for a happy Christmas fade, but Tia Dolores finds a way to help the sisters' hearts begin to mend. Then, on the nine nights before Christmas, the whole village gathers to celebrate the beautiful Christmas tradition called Las Posadas. Surrounded by her friends and neighbors, Josefina finds that memories can bring comfort and courage. Christmas Eve is filled with love—and surprises that make Josefina's heart sing.

      Series Placement

      Book 3
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      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      General Fiction

      Subgenres

      Historical

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade

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      First Edition Sep 1997 American Girl ISBN13 9781562475192 ISBN10 1562475193
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      Jan 2000 Scholastic ISBN13 9780590023634 ISBN10 0590023632
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      Nov 1997 Perfection Learning ISBN13 9780780777095 ISBN10 0780777093
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      Nov 1997 American Girl ISBN13 9781562475208 ISBN10 1562475207
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      Nov 1997 Turtleback Books ISBN13 9780613052818 ISBN10 0613052811
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      Nov 1997 San Val ISBN13 9780606115254 ISBN10 0606115250
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      Dec 2012 AMERICAN GIRL PUBLISHING, INC ISBN13 9781609582630 ISBN10 1609582632
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      Dec 2012 American Girl ISBN10 B00AHYUT46
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