In "Nellie's Promise" by Susan McAliley, Nellie Carver grapples with the weight of family expectations and her own dreams in the backdrop of a small-town community. After receiving a heartbreaking letter from her long-lost brother, she embarks on a journey to uncover family secrets that could alter the course of her life. Along the way, she forms deep connections with unexpected allies and learns the importance of courage, forgiveness, and the strength of promises made. As she confronts her past, Nellie must choose between the comfort of her familiar life and the pursuit of her true passion. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called American Girl .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-10 years.

There are 85 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Turtleback Books .

Valerie Tripp is the award-winning author of more than 40 books of historical fiction in the American Girl series. She also writes stories, songs, and poems for The Superkids Reading Program, and is a founder and the Editorial Director of Boys Camp. A frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and scout troops, Tripp graduated magna cum laude from the first co-educated class at Yale University in 1973. In 1981, she received a Masters of Education from Harvard, where she focused on reading education. She resides in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dan Andreasen has illustrated more than twenty-five books for children, including The Treasure Bath, A Baker's Dozen, and Firebears: The Rescue Team . Dan lives in Medina, Ohio, with his family.