Tripp, Valerie 1951-
Overview
| Works: | 638 works in 1,854 publications in 2 languages and 128,739 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, Actor, Originator |
| Classifications: | PZ7.T7363, FIC |
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Most widely held works about
Valerie Tripp
- Samantha : an American Girl holiday by Mia Farrow( Visual )
- Something about the author( )
- Kit Kittredge : an American girl by Abigail Breslin( 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
Valerie Tripp(
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26 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in English and held by 3,594 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
26 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in English and held by 3,594 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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36 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 3,157 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
36 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 3,157 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
Josefina learns a lesson : a school story by
Valerie Tripp(
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30 editions published between 1951 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 3,116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Josefina and her sisters distrust learning to read and write, as well as other changes their Tia Dolores is bringing to the household, because they fear they will lose their memories of their mother
30 editions published between 1951 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 3,116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Josefina and her sisters distrust learning to read and write, as well as other changes their Tia Dolores is bringing to the household, because they fear they will lose their memories of their mother
Meet Felicity : an American girl : 1774 by
Valerie Tripp(
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26 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,072 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
26 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,072 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
Samantha saves the day : a summer story by
Valerie Tripp(
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25 editions published between 1971 and 2003 in English and held by 3,045 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While spending the summer at Grandmary's home on Goose Lake, Samantha and the twins Agnes and Agatha decide to visit the island where Samantha's parents were drowned during a storm
25 editions published between 1971 and 2003 in English and held by 3,045 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While spending the summer at Grandmary's home on Goose Lake, Samantha and the twins Agnes and Agatha decide to visit the island where Samantha's parents were drowned during a storm
Happy birthday, Samantha! : a springtime story by
Valerie Tripp(
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29 editions published between 1987 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,038 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
29 editions published between 1987 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,038 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
Molly learns a lesson : a school story by
Valerie Tripp(
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29 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,026 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Molly is determined that the third-grade girls will win her school's Lend-a-Hand Contest to help the war effort. Instead, they choose an idea that Molly knows will never work out. So she talks two friends into planning their own project and keeping it a secret from the rest of the girls in the class
29 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,026 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Molly is determined that the third-grade girls will win her school's Lend-a-Hand Contest to help the war effort. Instead, they choose an idea that Molly knows will never work out. So she talks two friends into planning their own project and keeping it a secret from the rest of the girls in the class
Felicity learns a lesson : a school story by
Valerie Tripp(
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23 editions published between 1991 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,965 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
23 editions published between 1991 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,965 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 Samantha : a winter story by
Valerie Tripp(
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25 editions published between 1988 and 2000 in English and held by 2,940 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
25 editions published between 1988 and 2000 in English and held by 2,940 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
Changes for Molly : a winter story by
Valerie Tripp(
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28 editions published between 1988 and 2000 in English and held by 2,924 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 held by 2,924 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
Josefina's surprise : a Christmas story by
Valerie Tripp(
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19 editions published between 1951 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 2,901 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
19 editions published between 1951 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 2,901 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
Felicity's surprise : a Christmas story by
Valerie Tripp(
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32 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,890 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
32 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,890 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
Molly saves the day : a summer story by
Valerie Tripp(
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37 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in English and held by 2,802 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
37 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in English and held by 2,802 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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27 editions published between 1992 and 2000 in English and held by 2,764 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
27 editions published between 1992 and 2000 in English and held by 2,764 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, Molly! : a springtime story by
Valerie Tripp(
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21 editions published between 1987 and 2000 in English and held by 2,756 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
21 editions published between 1987 and 2000 in English and held by 2,756 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
Felicity saves the day : a summer story by
Valerie Tripp(
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19 editions published between 1988 and 2009 in English and held by 2,697 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
19 editions published between 1988 and 2009 in English and held by 2,697 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
Molly's surprise : a Christmas story by
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22 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,680 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
22 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,680 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
Happy birthday, Felicity! : a springtime story by
Valerie Tripp(
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30 editions published between 1990 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,512 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
30 editions published between 1990 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,512 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
Meet Kit, an American girl by
Valerie Tripp(
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13 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,418 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
13 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,418 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
Kit learns a lesson : a school story by
Valerie Tripp(
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19 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in English and held by 2,243 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1934 Kit finds that she has hard lessons to learn about the Depression both at home, where she is helping her mother run a boarding house while her father looks for a new job, and at school, where a fight spoils the preparations for the Thanksgiving pageant
19 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in English and held by 2,243 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1934 Kit finds that she has hard lessons to learn about the Depression both at home, where she is helping her mother run a boarding house while her father looks for a new job, and at school, where a fight spoils the preparations for the Thanksgiving pageant
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American Revolution (1775-1783) Animal welfare Aunts Best friends Birthdays Boardinghouses Brothers and sisters Camps Christmas stories Depressions Families Fathers Fear Female friendship Friendship Girls Halloween 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 Posadas (Social custom) Ranch life Robbery investigation Schools Sisters Spanish language Storms Summer Swimming Tap dancing Tripp, Valerie, United States Vacations Virginia Virginia--Williamsburg Women household employees Women--Suffrage World War (1939-1945)
