Kindhearted Samantha Parkington's, 1904 New York City, world changes when Nellie O'Malley walks into her life. Nellie, her father, and two little sisters move in next door to be servants for the Ryland family. Though they come from completely different backgrounds, Samantha and Nellie become fast friends. The girls turn to each other in happiness and sorrow, adventure and danger, and grow to be as close as two sister could ever be. But life is full...

Top ten things Samantha Madison isn't ready for 10. Spending Thanksgiving at Camp David 9. With her boyfriend, the president's son 8. Who wants to take things to the Next Level 7. Which Sam inadvertently announces live on MTV 6. While discussing the president's dubious policies on families, morals, and, yes, sex 5. Juggling her new after-school job at Potomac Video 4. Even though she's already the (unpaid) teen ambassador to the UN 3. Getting...

While working as a reporter during her summer vacation in 1935, Kit uncovers a mystery at the Cincinnati Zoo involving suspected break-ins at the monkey house.

During a visit to her grandparents' Illinois farm in 1944, ten-year-old Molly tries to prove the innocence of a German-American neighbor whom the FBI suspects of smuggling anti-American propaganda.

Samantha investigates when a valuable jewel is stolen during an ocean liner's transatlantic crossing to Europe.

Ten-year-old Kailey launches an art protest to keep a developer from spoiling the cove and its tide pools that are special to her and her family and friends.

The go-to guide for girl bakers, who want to share the fun homemade cookies-featuring more than sixty recipes, plus decorating tips and more! American Girl Cookies is chock full of recipes for one of America's favorite sweet treats, from classic favorites to contemporary creations. Chewy, crunchy, gooey, or crumbly, choose from a delectable collection of drop cookies, sandwich cookies, cut-out cookies, brownies, and bars-like cinnamon-y snickerdoodles,...

In this fifth cookbook from Williams Sonoma and American Girl, aspiring cooks will expand their culinary knowledge and palate-and discover a world of savory and sweet delicacies like mini meatballs from Sweden, fresh spring rolls from Vietnam, pad thai from Thailand, tikka masala from India, paella from Spain, kiwi and berry pavlovas from New Zealand, sticky toffee pudding from Great Britain, and so much more. The easy-to-follow recipes are organized...

Make the holiday season extra cozy with baked treats from Thanksgiving pies to Christmas cookies and more in this cookbook for creative young chefs! American Girl Holiday Baking features more than fifty delicious holiday recipes. From winter-themed cupcakes to chocolate candies and nut brittles, there's a special treat to celebrate every occasion during the winter season. Readers will find fantastic ideas for home-baked gifts that are perfect for...