Maryellen: Taking Off (American Girl® Historical Characters)

Maryellen, responsible for planning her tenth birthday, designing a flying machine, and most importantly, taking care of the family dog, Scooter, on a camping trip, finds herself in a predicament when Scooter suddenly disappears one night while she is holding down the fort. Desperate to find him before the others return, Maryellen teams up with her bossy big sister, Joan, to search the woods. However, their mission takes an unexpected turn when Joan also vanishes, leaving Maryellen in charge, whether she wants to be or not.

Now, Maryellen must navigate this unexpected situation, juggling the tasks of finding Scooter, rescuing her sister, and figuring out how to make something fly, all within the confines of a single night. The pressure is on as Maryellen faces the challenge of taking control and finding solutions to these pressing problems.

As she delves deeper into the search, Maryellen's determination and problem-solving skills are put to the test. With her tenth birthday looming and the family's camping trip in jeopardy, Maryellen must rely on her wit and resourcefulness to locate Scooter, locate Joan, and devise a plan to make something fly, all while managing the chaotic turn of events.

The stakes are high, and Maryellen's leadership and decision-making abilities are put to the ultimate test. Can she rise to the occasion and find a way to bring everyone and everything back together before it's too late? The night holds many surprises and challenges, but Maryellen's resilience and ability to think on her feet may just be the key to resolving this unexpected adventure.

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