Before they can make the attempt, Master Stevens decides to sell some of his slaves and the family is separated. American Girls Collection/Addy #1.

American Girl® Addy™ fights for freedom during the Civil War in this all-new Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader that takes place in 1864—and includes an Addy poster! Addy Walker escapes a Southern plantation during the turbulent Civil War. Meet Addy as she and her mother make a daring journey from slavery to freedom in 1864. Addy's story is sure to engage young girls as they learn what it was like to be a girl during the Civil War in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. Great for American Girl fans ages 5 to 8, the book comes with an Addy poster. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own. Introduced in 1986, American Girl's flagship line of historical characters features 18-inch dolls, books, and accessories that give girls a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country.

Addy's six adventures are available in one volume in this keepsake treasure that features exquisite covers, vellum dust jackets, full-color illustrations, gilded pages and a gold-ribbon marker. Consumable.

"Addy Walker's family is planning a dangerous escape from slavery during the summer of 1864. But before they can leave, the most terrible thing Addy can imagine happens -- her Poppa and her brother, Sam, are sold! Addy and her Momma decide they must head out on their own. Although the road to freedom is difficult, Addy's new life brings new friends, school, and even the opportunity to help others. But when will her family be reunited?"--

This adorable 6.5 inch mini-doll comes with a mini 3 inch abridged version of the Meet Addy book. Mini book is enclosed in the doll box.

For more than 15 years, The American Girls Collection has captivated readers with its tales of heart, hope and history. Millions of girls have fallen in love with the series' strong, appealing heroines

Addy and her parents are together in Philadelphia, but Addy misses her brother and sister and her Auntie Lula and Uncle Solomon and wants desperately for her family to be reunited.