Josefina's Story Collection

by Tripp, Valerie; Tibbles, Jean-Paul; McAliley, Susan

• ISBN13: 9781584854425
• ISBN10: 1584854421
• Edition: Limited
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-09-01
• Publisher: Amer Girl Pub

Summary

Josefina and her sisters have been struggling ever since Mama died a year ago. When Mama's sister, Tia Dolores, comes to live on their rancho, the girls are overjoyed. At last, they have someone to help and teach them as Mama used to. Tia Dolores has lots of new ideas, too! When Papa's sheep are killed in a flood, Tia Dolores comes up with the idea to start a weaving business. And Tia Dolores wants to teach the girls to read and write, something Mama never learned to do. Josefina worries that all these new ideas will mean there's no room for the old ways. Will Tia Dolores's changes make Josefina forget Mama? Book jacket.

Author Biography

Valerie Tripp says that she became a writer because of the kind of person she is. She says she's curious, and writing requires you to be interested in everything. Talking is her favorite sport, and writing is a way of talking on paper. She's a daydreamer, which helps her come up with her ideas. And she loves words. She even loves the struggle to come up with just the right words as she writes and rewrites. Ms. Tripp lives in Maryland with her husband and daughter Jean-Paul Tibbles lives in England with his wife, two daughters, one son, and three cats

Table of Contents

Josefina's Family and Friends
Meet Josefina	1	(76)
Josefina and her sisters are struggling after Mama's death, when a surprise gives Josefina hope---and a wonderful idea
Josefina Learns a Lesson	77	(64)
Tia Dolores brings exciting changes for Josefina and her sisters. But will all the changes make them forget Mama?
Josefina's Surprise	141	(64)
A very special Christmas celebration helps Josefina and her family heal their sadness
Happy Birthday, Josefina!	205	(64)
Josefina faces a terrifying adventure, and her birthday becomes a celebration of bravery---and second chances
Josefina Saves the Day	269	(62)
In Santa Fe, Josefina meets a surprising stranger---an americano. He's funny and friendly, but can he be trusted?
Changes for Josefina	331	(58)
Josefina is shocked when Tia Dolores announces that she's leaving the rancho. Can anything persuade her to stay?
Looking Back	389	(9)
Glossary	398