Of the books so far, i think candlelight for rebecca does a deft job handling a few diverse threads, and weaving them into a whole, quite subtly. Rebecca must learn what is right for her and what is right for her culture. In candlelight for rebecca, her teacher asks the class to make christmas centerpieces, and rebecca agonizes over what to tell her parents. Rebecca rubin is a nineyearold living in new york in 1914 where she was born after her parents and grandparents, russian jews, immigrated to america. One of five children, she feels like the odd one out her fourteenyearold twin sisters think she is too young to go anywhere with them, and she has little in common with her two brothers. Rebeccas family is jewish and doesnt celebrate christmas, but her teacher says christmas is a national holiday, for all americans to celebrate. Rebecca to the rescue american girl collection series. After you read the rebecca series, be sure to try my rebecca mystery books, and the timetravel book that lets you choose your own adventures. Rebecca s family is jewish and doesnt celebrate christmas, but her teacher says christmas is a national holiday, for all americans to celebrate. Contentsshow biography jacqueline dembar greene lives in massachusetts. Jacqueline dembar greene author of candlelight for. May 31, 2009 candlelight for rebecca american girl collection greene, jacqueline, hirsch, jennifer, hunt, robert on. Candlelight for rebecca changes for rebecca rebecca goes to the movies series by jacqueline dembar greene.
Candlelight for rebecca american girl collection by jacqueline greene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With the rebecca rubin book series, author jacqueline dembar greene. Jacqueline dembar greene rebecca rubin, american girl. The books follow various american girls throughout both historical eras and contemporary settings. Rebeccas family is jewish and doesnt celebrate christmas, but her teacher says christmas is a national holiday, celebrated by all americans. Meet childrens author jacqueline dembar greene potomac. She is also a photographer, and some of her photos illustrate her nonfiction stories and books. The american girl series, by various authors, is a collection of novels set within toy lines fictional universe. Rebecca s teacher assigns the class to make christmas decorationsbut rebecca s family is jewish and doesnt celebrate christmas. Some of the books in the rebecca rubin series are shown. Rebecca mystery, book 3 by jacqueline dembar greene book cover, description, publication history.
Candlelight for rebecca is the third book in rebeccas series. Information about the american girl beforever rebecca series. Meet rebecca rebecca and ana candlelight for rebecca changes for rebecca rebecca goes to the movies series by jacqueline dembar greene. Jacqueline dembar greene american girl wiki fandom. The paperback of the rebecca and the movies american girl collection series. Jacqueline dembar greene is married and has two grown sons. In addition to her american girl series, some of her notable books of fiction include. I reread american girls rebecca rubin books, and they hold up. Published 2009 author jacqueline dembar greene illustrator robert hunt isbn 1593695829 setting december 9 december 11, 1914. Candlelight for rebecca book by jacqueline dembar greene.
Rebecca boxed set with game by jacqueline dembar greene. She wants to please her teacher, but shes sure her family will be upset. New york city previous in series rebecca and ana next in series rebecca and the movies candlelight for rebecca is the third book in rebecca s series. Rebecca is troubled when her teacher assigns the class to make christmas decorations. Set jacqueline by rebecca paperback dembar 2009, jacqueline and greene greene greene greene and set dembar 2009, jacqueline jacqueline rebecca by paperback. The six books about rebeccas life were penned by childrens author jacqueline dembar greene, who.
Many parents enjoy reading these books aloud, even if their child is an independent reader, as the stories really do appeal to everyone. Candlelight for rebecca by jacqueline dembar greene goodreads. Illustrator, susan mcaliley illustrator online at alibris. Reading the american girl books about rebecca is the best place to begin your study. Join addy, felicity, josefina, julie, kaya, kirsten, kit, molly, rebecca, and samantha on their adventures. Jun 05, 2009 amid stacks of notes, calendars and even a shofar, a set of russian nesting dolls sits on jacqueline dembar greenes desk for good luck. Jacqueline dembar greene books list of books by author. In meet rebecca, she asks her grandfather, an observant jew who keeps kosher, why he opens his shoe store on shabbos they need the money, he explains. Meet rebecca american girls collection by jacqueline dembar greene is a great book to start with. This book is the sixth book in the rebecca s sixbook series.
Rebecca by jacqueline dembar greene going to coney island with a girl who loves american girl dolls. Meet childrens author jacqueline dembar greene potomac, md. Beforever is the new name for the historical line of american girl. Buy changes for rebecca by jacqueline dembar greene, robert hunt, m. Candlelight for rebecca has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. New yorkconey island nineteen fifties ojibwa indians passover picture books for children pigeons plotyourown stories police police dogs poliomyelitis rare mammals rings spain strikes and lockouts sweatshops triangle shirtwaist company. Each story in the series reveals more about rebecca, a lively jewish girl, who grows up in 1914 in new york. Jacqueline dembar greene is the author of the rebecca series. Traditionally, the third book is always the holiday book, so in this installment we find rebecca preparing to celebrate hanukkah with her family. The dolls have been there since 2000, when greene first submitted her proposal for a series of books about a spirited girl living in new york city in 1914.
Rebecca rubin may be a real little girl only in the imaginations of her legions of small fans, but the newest american girl icon has a mother of sorts. Candlelight for rebecca by jacqueline dembar greene, robert hunt, m. Contentsshow characters rebecca rubin mama rubin rose. American girl rebecca book list, reading level information, appropriate reading age range, and additional book information. New york city previous in series rebecca and ana next in series rebecca and the movies candlelight for rebecca is the third book in rebeccas series. Set in 1914, jacqueline dembar greenes historical novel is the third in a series of six popular american girl books featuring rebecca rubin, a jewish girl who lives with her family on. Jacqueline dembar greene primary author only author division. Meet rebecca, rebecca and ana, candlelight for rebecca, rebecca and the movies, rebecca to the rescue, and changes for rebecca. Download and read books by jacqueline dembar greene in pdf, epub, mobi formats for iphone, mac and ipad. Nonfiction rebecca rubin is troubled when her teacher assigns her class to make christmas decorations.
Rebecca and the movies american girl collection series. Home hanukkah cefls at clinton essex franklin library. Candlelight for rebecca is the third book in rebecca s american girl series. First the book deals most candidly and accurately with the struggle minority religions deal with in public institutions, even. Meet childrens author jacqueline dembar greene sun, nov 23 jacqueline dembar greene. Rebeccas teacher assigns the class to make christmas decor. Candlelight for rebecca american girl collection series. Candlelight for rebecca american girl quality by jacqueline greene. Dec 12, 2011 set in 1914, jacqueline dembar greenes historical novel is the third in a series of six popular american girl books featuring rebecca rubin, a jewish girl who lives with her family on new york. Rebecca must decide between pleasing her family or her teacher, a subject that may come up very often in the classroom.
Rebecca s family is jewish and doesnt celebrate christmas, but her teacher says christmas is a national holiday, celebrated by all americans. As you can see, american girl is using different titles for rebeccas books, instead of meet rebecca, rebecca learns a lesson, etc. We see that three generations live in their home and how they live, work, and worship together. Changes for rebecca by jacqueline dembar greene, robert. Her story captures an important moment in immigration history, spotlights the struggle for girls to belong in their home communities and in the broader american culture, and encourages girls to stand up for change. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Books historical characters central series meet rebecca rebecca and ana candlelight for rebecca rebecca and the movies rebecca to the rescue changes for rebecca historical character mysteries secrets at camp nokomis the. Includes an illustrated looking back section about christmas and hanukkah in 1914. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. This book provides a sense of what the amusement park was like when it. Sep 01, 2008 author of out of many waters, one foot ashore, changes for rebecca, candlelight for rebecca, rebecca to the rescue, powwow, grizzly bears, rebecca and the movies jacqueline dembar greene open library. Author of out of many waters, one foot ashore, changes for rebecca, candlelight for rebecca, rebecca to the rescue, powwow, grizzly bears, rebecca and the movies jacqueline dembar greene open library. Since its inception, american girl has published books based on the dolls, with novels and other media to tie in with their dolls.
Jacqueline dembar greene is currently considered a single author. Candlelight for rebecca by jacqueline dembar greene book 3 editions published in 2009 in english and held by 1,379 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Buy candlelight for rebecca by jacqueline dembar greene, robert hunt, m. Wayland authors stories breathe life into character of. While rebecca rubin helps her buildings ailing superintendent take care of his homing pigeons, she puzzles over what to do with the christmas centerpiece her teacher insisted she make but which has no place in her jewish home.
Rebecca boxed set with game by jacqueline dembar greene 2010. Books historical characters central series meet rebecca rebecca and ana. Candlelight for rebecca the cover of candlelight for rebecca. As american girl books go, this was a really good meet story. She has written picture books, historical novels, and nonfiction books.
Shes jewish and shes poor rebecca lives with her family on manhattans lower east side in 1914. Rebecca rubin is troubled when her teacher assigns her class to make christmas decorations. Yet rebecca knows shes as american as anyone else, even without celebrating christmas. Book 1 of 6 in the american girls collection rebecca, 1914 series. Greene, a veteran childrens book writer, created the personality and life history of rebecca, a young russianjewish girl growing up in 1914 on the lower.
Your students will enjoy learning the meaning behind the holiday, creating their own dreidels, singing israeli childrens songs, writing holiday poems, taking hanukkahthemed quizzes, and much more. Candlelight for rebecca by jacqueline dembar greene. Powered by aspen discovery supported by bywater solutions v. Greene is an american author of more than 30 books and stories for young readers. Juvenile series and sequels midcontinent public library. Includes meet rebecca, rebecca and ana, candlelight for rebecca, rebecca and the movies, rebecca to the rescue, and changes for rebecca. Jacqueline dembar greene is the awardwinning author of some 20 books and short stories for.
Jacqueline dembar greene is the awardwinning author of some 20 books and short stories for young readers. American girl rebecca rubin matters to girls today. However, every where rebecca looks theres christmas decorations. Teachervision invites you to explore the rich traditions and history of hanukkah, with their lessons, printables, activities, and resources. Rebecca and ana this could be her best friend rebecca and the movies. Then, on the first night of hanukkah, rebecca finds kindness in an unexpected place, and learns the real meaning of the holiday season. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books.
The paperback of the candlelight for rebecca american girl collection series. Amid stacks of notes, calendars and even a shofar, a set of russian nesting dolls sits on jacqueline dembar greenes desk for good luck. Rebeccas teacher assigns the class to make christmas decorationsbut rebeccas family is jewish and doesnt celebrate christmas. Jacqueline dembar greene books, author biography, and. Rebecca rubin, american girl jacqueline dembar greene. Candlelight for rebecca american girl collection greene, jacqueline, hirsch, jennifer, hunt, robert.
Candlelight for rebecca american girl collection greene, jacqueline, hirsch, jennifer, hunt, robert on. Out of many waters, a historical novel about the first jewish settlement in america. This book is the sixth book in the rebeccas sixbook series. Changes for rebecca by jacqueline dembar greene, robert hunt.
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