In "Maryellen: Taking Off," young Maryellen Larkin, a spirited girl from the 1950s, longs for adventure beyond her suburban life in Florida. With a vivid imagination and a passion for the latest trends, she dreams of breaking free from the ordinary. When Maryellen’s chance comes to participate in a grand family vacation to California, she seizes the moment to explore new horizons. Throughout her journey, she navigates the excitement and challenges of growing up, making new friends, and discovering her own identity. This heartwarming story highlights the importance of creativity, bravery, and the spirit of adventure. [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-5th grade.

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

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 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.