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A review by camiandkitread
Josefina's Story Collection by Susan McAliley, Valerie Tripp
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I haven’t read the Josefina books in probably 20 years so I was thrilled to revisit them after finally finding an affordable copy of the “Josefina Story Collection.”
Over the years, I’d forgotten how much of the books center on dealing with the loss of a family member. Rereading the stories now, a few months after losing a family member myself, was an unexpected comfort.
The stories are well written and do a good job of working in Spanish vocabulary and historical events but keep the emphasis on Josefina’s personal experiences. There’s nothing like the old historical American Girl books.
Over the years, I’d forgotten how much of the books center on dealing with the loss of a family member. Rereading the stories now, a few months after losing a family member myself, was an unexpected comfort.
The stories are well written and do a good job of working in Spanish vocabulary and historical events but keep the emphasis on Josefina’s personal experiences. There’s nothing like the old historical American Girl books.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail