Congrats to Pleasant Co. Publications, and Harriet Brown for putting another wonderful American Girl Travel story book together. The story takes place during the Great Depression of the nineteen thirties. Even though the characters are fictionalized, the writings are accurate, and based on real events. There are little pull-out treats for the reader to enjoy almost as much as Kit did on her trip to Glacier National Park! The historical events are accurate and thrill our eleven year old traveller, as they would've if they happened to any of us then or now! The only thing I disliked about this book was that it was too short! I own the other "travelling" story books, and this one ranks right up there with the "Welcome To _______'s World" series. I recomend this book to any little history buff, as well as completing any American Girl series. I rate it a Big Ten out of Five stars! Nancy PoquadeckRead full review
A really wonderful book. I want to explain to my grandchildren what a fun experience it was for me to ride the train as a youngster. This is a great illustration of experience.
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I think it would be excellent chance for Todays child to share a sample of what it was like on a train ...everyone who could afford it rode the train in those days because of the depression. I was not alive then but in the 40s when I was old enough I rode the train with my grandmother..Even the older adults now have never ridden on a train..What a shame it is so wonderful..I still remember when I rode the train at 6 years old by myself 20 miles to see my grand mother.It was 30 minutes of pure joy...Thanks for the book.. Sincerely. nsfenwick@yahoo.com
I really enjoyed this book and will reread it many times. Very nice pictures and historical to the times of FDR.
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Book was in great condition with all pieces and extra surprises included. Great book!
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