This was a very nice short story! I loved it so much! Josefina is a great character and I really enjoyed reading about her family. I loved how Abuelita gave Josefina her mother’s skirt and how Josefina can’t help but dance when she listens to music. This was a very nice story!
Just Josefina (American Girls Short Stories)
By Valerie Tripp
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grade 5 | n/a | 4.2 | 3246 |
In 1824 New Mexico, nine-year-old Josefina is happy when her grandparents and aunt come to visit, but she thinks she must choose between meeting her grandmother's expectations and being true to herself. Includes historical notes on women's rights in New Mexico in 1824 as well as a recipe for apple empanaditas.
Publisher: American Girl
ISBN-13: 9781584854784
ISBN-10: 1584854782
Published on 3/1/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 64