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Addy's Little Brother (American Girl: Short Stories #10) by Connie Rose Porter

 

Summary (from the publisher): After her brother joins the family in Philadelphia at the end of the Civil War, Addy wants to be with him as much as possible, so she is jealous when he starts spending time with her friend's cousin.

Review: In this short story, Addy deals with jealousy when her big brother starts spending a lot of time with her friend Sarah's cousin instead of her. 

I was not as impressed with this short story as much as I usually am with the American Girl short stories! They are typically so well fleshed out, with a robust story arc despite their short length. But this one felt rushed and almost poorly edited? For instance, the title of the book really makes no sense. I also thought the ending felt rushed and not fully completed. 

However, I did still appreciate that relatable storyline of jealousy and the often complicated relationships we have with our siblings. Through this story, Addy learns to be compassionate for others and what they may be experiencing, and also recognizes that no matter what, her brother will also still love her. 

Also, just a caveat that this short story very much takes place after the plot of the sixth and final full length Addy book. There would be some major plot spoilers if this was read before finishing the full-length series. 

Stars: 3.5

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