Addy


 * [[image:http://www.americangirl.com/play/historical-character/addy/images/MeetPopUp.png]] || * Who she is: a courageous girl who finds freedom and works to bring her family back together
 * Where she lives: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 * In her day: During the Civil War, the country was divided between North and South
 * What changes her life: escaping to freedom
 * Likes: helping her momma while she works in Mrs. Ford's dress shop
 * Her biggest worry: being separated from her poppa, brother, and baby sister—and not knowing where they are
 * Best friend: Sarah, a classmate who teaches her about school, city living, and true friendship
 * Proud moment: spelling her name for the first time
 * Special treasure: a shell necklace her great-grandmother brought all the way from Africa
 * Her momma's advice: "If you fill your heart with hate, there's no room for love."
 * What she discovers: A family's love can help you through terrible times and keep dreams alive
 * Have you ever had to hold family close when they were far away? ||

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1864 An inspirational side of the Civil War era comes to life in the courageous story of Addy Walker. Along with her mother, Addy is escaping slavery to find her father and brother, who’ve been sold away. Once Addy arrives in Philadelphia, she hopes that her family will be together again soon—and discovers that freedom isn’t always fair. Click on a link below to find activities just for you! [|http://www.americangirl.com/play/historical-character/addy/#page=home] [|http://www.americangirlpublishing.com/marketing/activities/addyprintableactivities.aspx]

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