A collection of five short stories featuring nine-year-old Felicity Merriman growing up in Virginia in 1774 as she plays a joke on herself while teaching her sister to dance, responds to a foolish dare, proves her worth as a big sister, plays Cupid, and discovers the secret of the crabbiest lady in town. Each story includes a non-fiction essay about the culture and customs of the time.
A collection of five short stories featuring nine-year-old Felicity Merriman growing up in Virginia in 1774 as she plays a joke on herself while teaching her sister to dance, responds to a foolish dare, proves her worth as a big sister, plays Cupid, and discovers the secret of the crabbiest lady in town. Each story includes a non-fiction essay about the culture and customs of the time.
General Note
"American girl"--T.p.
Content Note
Felicity's family and friends -- Felicity's dancing shoes -- Felicity takes a dare -- Felicity's new sister -- Felicity's valentine -- Felicity discovers a secret.