American Girl: Historical Character (TM): Rebecca Series

Rebecca’s story continues in the second book in her series.

For her tenth birthday, Rebecca is invited to visit her cousin Max’s movie studio! When the cameras begin to roll, she finds herself unexpectedly presented with a part to play. Rebecca doesn’t have the courage to tell her family, but is it wrong to keep such a big secret? Later that summer, on a visit to the factory where her uncle and cousin work, Rebecca is horrified. Is this the life that’s in store for cousin Ana? There must be a way to improve conditions at the factory, and Rebecca is determined to do her part—even if it means marching straight into danger.

This audiobook includes a historical “Looking Back” section.

This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF containing a glossary of foreign words heard throughout the story.

In this first book of her series, Rebecca Rubin was born for the stage. If only her very traditional family understood this!

When her cousin Ana’s family needs money to leave Russia, Rebecca puts on a sidewalk show, but all she earns is a scolding. Once Ana arrives in New York, Rebecca shares her room and her clothes and helps her cousin learn English. But when Ana is assigned to sing with her in a school program, Rebecca’s heart sinks. Ana’s Russian accent will ruin the show! Rebecca realizes her performance is one thing she does not want to share with her cousin. But how can she explain that to Ana?

This audiobook includes a historical “Looking Back” section.

This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF containing a glossary of foreign words heard throughout the story.