Most Popular Books by Valerie Tripp

While her father is away fighting in World War II, Molly plans revenge on her brother for ruining her Halloween, and soon they''ve started a war of their own.

In 1934, Kit faces a very different Christmas because of her family''s financial problems and allows her pride to estrange her from her best friend.

From American Girl, meet the WellieWishers, a sweet and silly group of girls who each have the same big, bright wish: to be a good friend. Join them in playful early chapter books, as they step into their colorful garden boots, and get ready for stomping in mud puddles, playing make believe, and helping friendships grow. "Let''s play Mermaids," Camille says one hot day. The WellieWishers imagine an underwater world full of colorful coral reefs and friendly sea creatures. When Camille and Willa discover a sunken ship, they have a great idea for surprising their friends. Then Camille comes up with an even bigger surprise! Will the others help her pull it off?

"Molly tries to keep spirits up on the home front during World War II by bringing people together for Christmas"--Provided by publisher.

Kit''s world turns upside down when Mother''s friends come to stay with them and Dad loses his business. Will life ever be the same again?

The WelliWishers, four girls who have backyard adventures after stepping into their colorful garden boots, make friends with a robin. Includes related activities.

The WellieWishers want to give Aunt Miranda something special for her birthday, and when Kendall discovers the Tomorrow Pile, a bunch of old, dirty, broken things, she sees the potential to make some cool stuff.

Molly''s excitement at performing in a big show is exceeded only by the announcement that her father is returning home from the war.

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.

"Growing up in the 1950s, nine-year-old Maryellen longs to stand out, but in a family with five brothers and sisters, it''s easy to get lost in the shuffle!"--

From American Girl, meet the WellieWishers, a sweet and silly group of girls who each have the same big, bright wish: to be a good friend. Join them in playful early chapter books, as they step into their colorful garden boots, and get ready for stomping in mud puddles, putting on shows, and helping friendships grow. The WellieWishers'' castle has become a school for royalty! Camille is teaching the others how to curtsy with a crown, ride a unicorn, and make wishes come true. But being princes and princesses takes some practice. Luckily, the mistakes are magical, too. Includes ideas for encouraging a child''s learning through play.

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.

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.