Tripp, Valerie 1951-
Overview
| Works: | 523 works in 1,808 publications in 3 languages and 129,917 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works History Historical fiction Christmas fiction Children's films Drama Made-for-TV movies Film adaptations Action and adventure films |
| Roles: | Author, Originator, Actor |
| Classifications: | PZ7.T7363, FIC |
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Most widely held works about
Valerie Tripp
- Something about the author( )
- Samantha : an American Girl holiday by Valerie Tripp( Visual )
- Kit Kittredge : an American girl by Patricia Rozema( Visual )
- Valerie Tripp( Visual )
- Molly : an American girl on the home front by American Girl( Visual )
- Felicity then and now : the return of Pleasant Rowland's phenomenally popular American Girl doll provides a chance to look back ... and forward by Paul Aron( )
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Most widely held works by
Valerie Tripp
Meet Molly : an American girl by
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36 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in English and held by 3,737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While her father is away fighting in World War II, Molly finds her life full of change as she eats terrible vegetables from the victory garden and plans revenge on her brother for ruining her Halloween
36 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in English and held by 3,737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While her father is away fighting in World War II, Molly finds her life full of change as she eats terrible vegetables from the victory garden and plans revenge on her brother for ruining her Halloween
Meet Josefina, an American girl by
Valerie Tripp(
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51 editions published between 1951 and 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 3,606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nine-year-old Josefina, the youngest of four sisters living in New Mexico in 1824, tries to help run the household after her mother dies
51 editions published between 1951 and 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 3,606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nine-year-old Josefina, the youngest of four sisters living in New Mexico in 1824, tries to help run the household after her mother dies
Molly learns a lesson : a school story by
Valerie Tripp(
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38 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During World War II, nine-year-old Molly and her friends work on projects to aid the war effort
38 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During World War II, nine-year-old Molly and her friends work on projects to aid the war effort
Happy birthday, Molly! : a springtime story by
Valerie Tripp(
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40 editions published between 1987 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When an English girl comes to stay at Molly's during World War II, she and Molly learn to bridge their differences and ultimately enjoy a wonderful, mutual birthday party
40 editions published between 1987 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When an English girl comes to stay at Molly's during World War II, she and Molly learn to bridge their differences and ultimately enjoy a wonderful, mutual birthday party
Meet Felicity : an American girl : 1774 by
Valerie Tripp(
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30 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Williamsburg in 1774, nine-year-old Felicity rescues a beautiful horse who is being beaten and starved by her cruel owner
30 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Williamsburg in 1774, nine-year-old Felicity rescues a beautiful horse who is being beaten and starved by her cruel owner
Happy birthday, Samantha! : a springtime story by
Valerie Tripp(
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33 editions published between 1987 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Samantha's tenth birthday party is spoiled by the boy next door, Aunt Cornelia and her young twin sisters try to ease Samantha's disappointment by inviting her and Grandmary to visit them in New York City
33 editions published between 1987 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,164 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Samantha's tenth birthday party is spoiled by the boy next door, Aunt Cornelia and her young twin sisters try to ease Samantha's disappointment by inviting her and Grandmary to visit them in New York City
Changes for Samantha : a winter story by
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27 editions published between 1988 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When she discovers that Nellie and her sisters have been sent to an orphanage, Samantha, now living with her aunt and uncle in New York City, tries to help her friends as much as she can
27 editions published between 1988 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When she discovers that Nellie and her sisters have been sent to an orphanage, Samantha, now living with her aunt and uncle in New York City, tries to help her friends as much as she can
Samantha saves the day : a summer story by
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31 editions published between 1988 and 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,098 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While spending the summer at Grandmary's summer home on Goose Lake, Samantha and her twin cousins decide to visit the island where Samantha's parents were drowned during a storm
31 editions published between 1988 and 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,098 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While spending the summer at Grandmary's summer home on Goose Lake, Samantha and her twin cousins decide to visit the island where Samantha's parents were drowned during a storm
Molly's surprise : a Christmas story by
Valerie Tripp(
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39 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,056 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Even though he is away serving in an English hospital during World War II, Molly's father finds a way to make the family Christmas very special
39 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,056 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Even though he is away serving in an English hospital during World War II, Molly's father finds a way to make the family Christmas very special
Felicity learns a lesson : a school story by
Valerie Tripp(
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32 editions published between 1991 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,011 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shortly before the Revolutionary War, nine-year-old Felicity, who lives in Williamsburg, is torn between supporting the tariff-induced tea boycott and saving her friendship with Elizabeth, a young loyalist from England
32 editions published between 1991 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,011 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shortly before the Revolutionary War, nine-year-old Felicity, who lives in Williamsburg, is torn between supporting the tariff-induced tea boycott and saving her friendship with Elizabeth, a young loyalist from England
Changes for Molly : a winter story by
Valerie Tripp(
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28 editions published between 1988 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Molly's excitement at performing in a big show is exceeded only by the announcement that her father is returning home from the war
28 editions published between 1988 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Molly's excitement at performing in a big show is exceeded only by the announcement that her father is returning home from the war
Felicity's surprise : a Christmas story by
Valerie Tripp(
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35 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,974 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Christmas in Williamsburg means a dancing party at the Governor's Palace for Felicity, but her mother becomes very ill and cannot finish the special blue gown
35 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,974 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Christmas in Williamsburg means a dancing party at the Governor's Palace for Felicity, but her mother becomes very ill and cannot finish the special blue gown
Josefina's surprise : a Christmas story by
Valerie Tripp(
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22 editions published between 1951 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 2,966 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The second Christmas after their mother has died, Josefina and her three sisters find that participating in the traditions of Las Posadas helps keep memories of Mamá alive
22 editions published between 1951 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 2,966 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The second Christmas after their mother has died, Josefina and her three sisters find that participating in the traditions of Las Posadas helps keep memories of Mamá alive
Molly saves the day : a summer story by
Valerie Tripp(
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45 editions published between 1986 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,912 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Molly conquers her fear of swimming underwater when she and the other campers at Camp Gowonagin divide into two teams to play Color War
45 editions published between 1986 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,912 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Molly conquers her fear of swimming underwater when she and the other campers at Camp Gowonagin divide into two teams to play Color War
Changes for Felicity : a winter story by
Valerie Tripp(
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26 editions published between 1992 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,834 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The outbreak of the Revolutionary War in 1775 brings drastic changes to Felicity's life in Williamsburg, affecting both her family and her friendship with Elizabeth
26 editions published between 1992 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,834 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The outbreak of the Revolutionary War in 1775 brings drastic changes to Felicity's life in Williamsburg, affecting both her family and her friendship with Elizabeth
Happy birthday, Felicity! : a springtime story by
Valerie Tripp(
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31 editions published between 1990 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,783 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As her tenth birthday approaches, Felicity is excited by her grandfather's visit, but she is also concerned about the growing tensions between the colonists and the British governor in Williamsburg
31 editions published between 1990 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,783 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As her tenth birthday approaches, Felicity is excited by her grandfather's visit, but she is also concerned about the growing tensions between the colonists and the British governor in Williamsburg
Felicity saves the day : a summer story by
Valerie Tripp(
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24 editions published between 1988 and 2009 in English and held by 2,773 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During a visit to her grandfather's plantation in Virginia during the summer of 1775, Felicity's loyalty is torn between her father and Ben, her father's apprentice who needs her help as he runs away to join George Washington's army of Patriots
24 editions published between 1988 and 2009 in English and held by 2,773 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During a visit to her grandfather's plantation in Virginia during the summer of 1775, Felicity's loyalty is torn between her father and Ben, her father's apprentice who needs her help as he runs away to join George Washington's army of Patriots
Josefina learns a lesson : a school story by
Valerie Tripp(
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27 editions published between 1951 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,666 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Josefina and her sisters distrust learning to read and write, as well as other changes their Tía Dolores is bringing to the household, because they fear they will lose their memories of their mother
27 editions published between 1951 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,666 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Josefina and her sisters distrust learning to read and write, as well as other changes their Tía Dolores is bringing to the household, because they fear they will lose their memories of their mother
Happy birthday, Josefina! : a springtime story by
Valerie Tripp(
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24 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 2,643 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Josefina hopes to become a "curandera" or healer like Tía Magdalena, and she is tested just before her tenth birthday when a friend receives a potentially fatal snakebite
24 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 2,643 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Josefina hopes to become a "curandera" or healer like Tía Magdalena, and she is tested just before her tenth birthday when a friend receives a potentially fatal snakebite
Meet Kit, an American girl by
Valerie Tripp(
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26 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,536 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When her father's business closes because of the Great Depression forcing Kit to make changes in her life, the nine-year-old responds with resourcefulness
26 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,536 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When her father's business closes because of the Great Depression forcing Kit to make changes in her life, the nine-year-old responds with resourcefulness
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American Revolution (1775-1783) Animal welfare Aunts Best friends Birthdays Boardinghouses Brothers and sisters Camps Christmas stories Civilian war relief Depressions Families Fathers Fathers and daughters Fear Friendship Girls Halloween Healers Horses Household employees Illinois Islands Kittredge, Kit (Fictitious character) Made-for-TV movies Manners and customs Mexican Americans Neighbors New Mexico New York (State) New York (State)--New York Nineteen forties Orphans Plantation life Ranch life Robbery investigation Schools Sisters Spanish language Storms Summer Swimming Tap dancing Tripp, Valerie, United States Vacations Virginia Virginia--Williamsburg Women--Suffrage World War (1939-1945)
