Addy: An American Girl (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Connie Porter Play Audiobook Sample

Addy: An American Girl Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Cynthia Adams Publisher: Recorded Books Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: August 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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Meet Addy Walker, a courageous nine-year-old girl growing up during the Civil War. When her poppa and brother are sold to another plantation, Addy and her mother take the terrible risk of escaping to freedom in the North. To get away safely, they must leave Addy's baby sister behind in the slave quarters; her cries could cost them their freedom. As Addy and Momma slowly build a new life in Philadelphia and struggle to bring their family together again, Addy comes to realize a powerful truth: freedom has great costs.

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"I would have given this series 3 stars, because the plots weren't as connected as in some of the other series, and I didn't like how the supporting characters disappeared from one book to the next, like what happened to M'Dear? But Alyssa and Kara have been playing "escaping from slavery" with their (blond) Barbies, and they seem to have a basic grasp on the Civil War. They even set up a Freedmen's Camp for their dolls!"

— Julie (4 out of 5 stars)

Addy: An American Girl (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.07692307692308 out of 54.07692307692308 out of 54.07692307692308 out of 54.07692307692308 out of 54.07692307692308 out of 5 (4.08)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Its sad but true. I mean not true true, just this must of been somones story. "

    — Sariah, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Addy is such an interesting American Girl although my favorite will always be the Swedish Kirsten :). The books are quite good. "

    — Rachel, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I didn't like a few of the books, but it had the better books out of the whole American Girl series "

    — Claudia, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read these as a little girl and fell in love. I remember wanting to order the dolls for all the characters. "

    — Yaya, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The American Girls Series is very well done. I read them as a young teenager to my little sister. In the front pages it has a traditional household of the country and arror. They have a story of young teenagers and the people around them. That give you an idea of their history. In the back pages it has read pictures or items that were used in the story. I think it is a very well done History Lesson "

    — Angela, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I will be studying the fictional character Addy with my daughters this next semester. I loved Addy and her family. I'm excited to talk to them about the Civil War, slavery, segregation and all that comes with it. I think through reading these books with my daughters it will be easier to bring up these difficult subjects. "

    — Laura, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " My teacher read these to the class in first grade. "

    — Chasten, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved these books now i apsted them on to my little cousin "

    — Nayo, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My girls' favorite American Girl series so far! "

    — Greta, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Lauren read this so I read it too- So far it is my favorite of the American Girl books- we had some great discussions about slavery, prejudice, hate/bitterness, love/forgiveness. I also noticed she was much more loving and patient with her little sister after reading it. "

    — Cindy, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " addy is my most favorite american girl seris i love all she dose for her family and how caring she is and how much she loves her family!!! amazing book "

    — Josie, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I've alredy read Meet Addy. "

    — Emily, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I never really connected with Addy, but I remember absolutely loving the part where she won the spelling bee. "

    — Renae, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Don't get me wrong I read this book when I was about 7 or 8, but it was really god then "

    — Chloe, 10/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Addy is very brave and smart as her family runs away from slavery. She and her mother try to make a new life and they hopefully wait for the arrival of her father and brother. "

    — Annalise, 7/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Addy is another of my favorites. She was exciting and sweet! I really enjoyed her books! "

    — Hannah, 4/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Although written so children could understand, this was a compelling reading and story about slavery and freedom. "

    — Diane, 4/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " these were good books they opened my eyes on what it was like back then living styles and stuff like that. "

    — Jess, 11/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Addy's stories were so inspiring because she had so little, but was truly thankful for the things she had:) I always thought I should try harder to be like Addy:) "

    — Kimberly, 8/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed this as a kid. "

    — Sarah, 4/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " These are very sad books but very interesting because you learn so much about slavery. I love Addy's character! "

    — Olivia, 4/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book series is great for 4th grade students. I read these books growing up. This book shows girls, in a nice way how girls their age in the slavery days adopted to harsh life. Students will find out how to be strong. "

    — Sharia, 3/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Olivia and I read all 6 of these for a class she took this semester. I have to say I thought they were pretty good and Olivia is much more excited about history when we use American Girl books! The Addy set covers the Civil War/slavery era. "

    — Erienne, 2/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was good for what it was. "

    — Brianna, 8/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Addy is a great girl. Iliked this book because it dates back to the slave times. And I like to learn about how people survived and stuf like that back then. This book whould be great for any one. even if u like mistries "

    — Spongebob, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I used this to teach the Civil War and slavery with the box set. So helpful. "

    — tami, 4/12/2011