American Girl's First Jewish-American Doll
Rebecca Rubin is a lively nine-year-old girl growing up in a big Jewish family in New York in 1914. She dreams of becoming an actress, but her parents and grandparents have traditional ideas and don't think young ladies should perform.
When Rebecca learns that her cousins in Russia are in great danger and must escape to America, she puts on a show to raise money--until her disapproving grandmother steps in. Unexpectedly, Rebecca finds another way to earn money. But for her plan to work, she'll have to keep it a secret.
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Read all about Rebecca, the problems she faces, and all the fun she has growing up in New York City in 1914
Rebecca Boxed Set (American Girls Collection)
Amazon Price: $21.57 (as of 11/23/2009)
Release Date: 05/31/2009
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Boxed Set Includes:
Rebecca's First Three Books
Here are some of the Rebecca Books in the Rebecca Rubin boxed set:
Meet Rebecca (American Girls Collection)
"Rebecca Rubin is a lively nine-year-old girl growing up in a big Jewish family in New York in 1914. She dreams of becoming an actress, but her parents and grandparents have traditional ideas and don't think young ladies should perform. When Rebecca learns that her cousins in Russia are in great danger and must escape to America, she puts on a show to raise money--until her disapproving grandmother steps in. Unexpectedly, Rebecca finds another way to earn money. But for her plan to work, she'll have to keep it a secret."
Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 11/23/2009)
Changes for Rebecca (American Girls Collection)
"Rebecca thinks it's a grand idea to make a movie with her cousin Ana, but when gentle Ana plays the role of a cruel factory boss, the fun turns sour. Later Rebecca goes to the factory where Ana's brother and father work, and she's horrified at the terrible conditions-but she knows the workers desperately need their jobs. There's got to be a way to make things better at the factory, and Rebecca is determined to do her part--even if it means marching straight into danger."
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 11/23/2009)
Candlelight for Rebecca (American Girls Collection)
"Rebecca confronts many of the same dilemmas faced by today's American Jewish children as they navigate between tradition and modernity. In "Candlelight for Rebecca," her teacher asks the class to make Christmas centerpieces, and Rebecca agonizes over what to tell her parents."
-- JTA
Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 11/23/2009)
Boxed Set Also Includes:
Three More Rebecca Books
Here are three more Rebecca books that are also in the Rebecca boxed set.
Rebecca and Ana (American Girls Collection)
"At last, Rebecca's cousin, Ana, has made the long journey from Russia to Ellis Island. It's crowded with two families living in one small apartment, but Rebecca is happy to share everything with Ana. At school, she is determined to help Ana learn English. But when the teacher tells her to include Ana in a special performance, Rebecca panics--Ana's broken English will ruin the show! As the big day draws near, Rebecca learns an important lesson about what matters most."
Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 11/23/2009)
Rebecca and the Movies (American Girls Collection)
"On her tenth birthday, Rebecca can hardly believe it when her cousin Max, the actor, invites her to come to his movie studio! Although her parents don't approve of actors or movies, Mama relents and says Rebecca may go. When the camera begins to roll, Rebecca finds herself facing an opportunity she never imagined in her wildest dreams. Does she have the nerve for it? And what would her parents say if they knew?"
Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 11/23/2009)
Rebecca to the Rescue (American Girls Collection)
Rebecca is thrilled to spend a day at the Coney Island amusement park with her cousins. If only Papa hadn't put her bossy brother Victor in charge of tickets for games and rides! When she gets teased, Rebecca resolves to show Victor that girls can do anything boys can do. Then the Ferris wheel gets stuck and Ana disappears--and the girls get more excitement than they bargained for.
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 11/23/2009)
Favorite Rebecca Things
Rebecca Boxed Set (American Girls Collection)
Amazon Price: $21.57 (as of 11/23/2009)
Rebecca Mini Doll (American Girl)
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 11/23/2009)
Rebecca Story Collection (American Girl Library)
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 11/23/2009)
Rebecca Just for Fun: The Make-it, Play-it, Solve-it Book of Fun! (American Girl Library)
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 11/23/2009)
Rebecca Fashion Studio Kit (American Girl Library)
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 11/23/2009)
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Rebecca's Cousin, Ana
Rebecca and Ana (American Girls Collection)
At last, Rebecca's cousin, Ana, has made the long journey from Russia to Ellis Island. It's crowded with two families living in one small apartment, but Rebecca is happy to share everything with Ana. At school, she is determined to help Ana learn English. But when the teacher tells her to include Ana in a special performance, Rebecca panics--Ana's broken English will ruin the show! As the big day draws near, Rebecca learns an important lesson about what matters most.
Amazon Price: $11.01 (as of 11/23/2009)
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