In "Josefina: Second Chances," the story follows young Josefina Montoya, a determined girl living in 1820s New Mexico. After a series of hardships, including the loss of her beloved mother, Josefina grapples with her family's struggles while learning to embrace resilience. As she navigates change and challenges, she discovers the power of friendship and hope. With the arrival of new neighbors and the potential for new beginnings, Josefina learns that while life may bring difficulties, there are always opportunities for growth, healing, and the chance to create a brighter future for herself and her family. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: American Girl, American Girl Historical Characters .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-4th grade.

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

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by American Girl Publishing Inc .

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.