Josefina

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1824 From her family’s New Mexican rancho comes the story of Josefina Montoya. She’s trying to preserve what is precious after her mother’s passing. When her mother’s sister comes to live with Josefina’s family, she is overjoyed. But Josefina must learn how to remain faithful to the old ways while helping her sisters and father open up to new ones. Click on a link below to find activities just for you! [|http://www.americangirl.com/play/historical-character/josefina/#page=home] []
 * [[image:http://www.americangirl.com/play/historical-character/josefina/images/MeetPopUp.png]] || * Who she is: the youngest of four girls growing up on a rancho in New Mexico
 * Her personality: quiet and shy but filled with ideas
 * In her day: Almost everything her family needed could be grown or made on their rancho
 * What changes her life: the arrival of Tía Dolores, an aunt who helps heal the sorrow of Mamá's death
 * Interests: learning to play the piano and read with the help of Tía Dolores
 * Likes: chocolate that her grandfather brings back after traveling for months on the trade caravan
 * Dislikes: Florecita, the oldest, meanest goat in her family's herd
 * What she'd rather be doing: helping her godmother, a respected healer in the village
 * Hobby: collecting special items that remind her of Mamá for her memory box
 * Furry friend: her pet goat, Sombrita, or "Little Shadow" in Spanish
 * Her aunt's advice: "I know you can do it. I have faith in you."
 * What she discovers: You can open your heart to new ways and still hold on to precious memories
 * What special family memories do you hold dear? ||

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