Addy's Surprise / Connie Porter / 65 pages / Winter Holiday Themed Book

This American Girl book features Addy Walker, a courageous African American girl growing up during the Civil War.  Addy and her Momma have escaped to freedom in Philadelphia, but her father and baby sister are still in the South.  She hopes and prays that they will rejoin her soon.  Addy wants to purchase a scarf for her mother for Christmas and she carefully saves her money.  When she encounters someone collecting for a fund to help slaves escape to freedom, she gives her money to them instead.  At the Christmas Shadow Play, Addy receives the gift she has been praying for.