Addy book 3

AUTHOR: Connie Porter
SETTING: Philadelphia
MAIN CHARACTERS: Addy, Momma, Poppa, Mrs.Ford
CONFLICT/TROUBLE: Addy tries to buy Momma a beautiful scarf for 0.20 cents. Addy eventually gives the money she has saved to the Freedman's Fund and now she has nothing to buy Momma the scarf with.
MAIN EVENTS: Addy delivers garments to people and gets a tip. She puts some money in a jar for a new lamp for Momma and the rest she is saving for the scarf. Momma made a Christmas dress for Isabella Howell. A month later, Mrs. Howell dropped the dress off at Mrs.Ford's shop because it was too small. Mrs.Ford said Isabella must've grown some. Later Mrs. Ford said; "Here Addy this is for you." Addy opened it and there was the dress that didn't fit Isabella.Mrs.Ford had fixed it up. Mrs.Ford cut off the excess fabric and Addy asked if she could have it.
CONCLUSION: On Christmas morn, Momma gave Addy a doll full of beans and Addy named her Ida Bean. Addy gave momma a scarf she had made from the excess fabric. At the church service, after eating supper there was a shadow play for the children. During the shadow play poppa walked in. Addy ran to him and threw her arms around him. When they went back to Mrs. Fords shop, Mrs.Ford left them a lamp instead of a candle! Addy read the note beside it. After Addy read the note Poppa started to cry because Addy could read. It was a good Christmas after all.**have a good day**
YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK BECAUSE: It shows you can show love by not giving gifts.