Felicity: An American Girl Adventure
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An American Girl Adventure is the second in the series of An American Girl films
. It is a television film that is based on the American Girl
children's books written by Valerie Tripp
, and was released in 2005.
, just before the American Revolution
. Felicity longs to be free (so in this story Felicity never gives up no matter what's in her way). High-spirited Felicity would rather rush into exciting adventures, like taming the wild horse owned by the cruel leather maker, Jiggy Nye. Even with the warnings from her parents, she runs off in the morning to be with Jiggy Nye's horse who is named by Felicity "Penny".
Felicity isn’t the only one questioning what’s right and what’s wrong. Change is in the air as some colonists,like Felicity’s father and his apprentice, Ben takes steps toward independence from the king of England. Others like Felicity’s dear grandfather and her best friend, Elizabeth are shocked that anyone would question the rule of the king. How can Felicity choose a side when she knows it means being disloyal to someone she loves? As the Revolutionary War threatens to tear friends and neighbors apart, Felicity’s family faces a crisis or two of its own.
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behind-the-scenes of Felicity: An American Girl Adventure with exclusive interviews with Shailene Woodley
,
a preview for Samantha: An American Girl Holiday
and a preview of The American Girl Club: What an American Girl is!!
An American Girl films
American Girl is a line of books, dolls, and accessories based on pre-teen girl characters from various periods. Several of the characters from the American Girl books have since had their stories adapted into movies.-Synopsis:...
. It is a television film that is based on the American Girl
American Girl
American Girl is a line of dolls, books, and accessories.American Girl may also refer to:* American Girl , a magazine published by the American Girl company* American Girl , a 2002 American film...
children's books written by Valerie Tripp
Valerie Tripp
Valerie Tripp is a children's book author, best known for her work with the American Girl series.She grew up in Mount Kisco, New York with three sisters....
, and was released in 2005.
Plot
Ten-year-old Felicity Merriman is growing up in Williamsburg, VirginiaWilliamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg is an independent city located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, USA. As of the 2010 Census, the city had an estimated population of 14,068. It is bordered by James City County and York County, and is an independent city...
, just before the American Revolution
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, combining to become the United States of America...
. Felicity longs to be free (so in this story Felicity never gives up no matter what's in her way). High-spirited Felicity would rather rush into exciting adventures, like taming the wild horse owned by the cruel leather maker, Jiggy Nye. Even with the warnings from her parents, she runs off in the morning to be with Jiggy Nye's horse who is named by Felicity "Penny".
Felicity isn’t the only one questioning what’s right and what’s wrong. Change is in the air as some colonists,like Felicity’s father and his apprentice, Ben takes steps toward independence from the king of England. Others like Felicity’s dear grandfather and her best friend, Elizabeth are shocked that anyone would question the rule of the king. How can Felicity choose a side when she knows it means being disloyal to someone she loves? As the Revolutionary War threatens to tear friends and neighbors apart, Felicity’s family faces a crisis or two of its own.
Cast
- Shailene WoodleyShailene WoodleyShailene Diann Woodley is an American actress. Woodley is known for portraying Amy Juergens in the ABC Family series, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and for co-starring with George Clooney in the 2011 drama film The Descendants.-Early life:Woodley was born in Simi Valley, California...
- Felicity Merriman - Marcia Gay HardenMarcia Gay HardenMarcia Gay Harden is an American film and theatre actress. Harden's breakthrough role was in Miller's Crossing and then The First Wives Club which was followed by several roles which gained her wider fame including the hit comedy Flubber and Meet Joe Black...
- Mrs. (Martha) Merriman - Robinne Fanfair - Rose
- David GardnerDavid GardnerDavid Gardner is one of the three founders of The Motley Fool, established in 1993.He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a Morehead-Cain Scholarship, graduating in 1988. He was a writer for Louis Rukeyser's Wall Street newsletter before joining the Motley Fool...
- Grandfather - Lynne GriffinLynne GriffinLynne Griffin is a Canadian actress. She is known for her work in film, television and stage.Griffin was born in Toronto, Ontario, the daughter of Kay, an actress, and James Joseph Griffin, a fashion photographer and soccer player. Currently, she is married to fellow actor Sean Gregory Sullivan.-...
- Lady Templeton - Katie HenneyKatie HenneyKatie Henney is a child actress best known for her role as Elizabeth in the movie, Felicity: An American Girl Adventure. She has performed several roles in The American Girls Revue at American Girl Place New York. She also appeared in "Circle Of Friends" an American Girls Musical at the American...
- Elizabeth Cole - Juliet Holland-Rose - Annabelle Cole
- Géza Kovács - Jiggy Nye
- Eulala Scheel - Nan Merriman
- John SchneiderJohn Schneider (television actor)John Richard Schneider III is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his portrayal of Bo Duke in the 1980s American television series The Dukes of Hazzard, and as Jonathan Kent on Smallville, a 2001 television adaptation of Superman.Alongside his acting career, Schneider performed as a...
- Mr. (Edward) Merriman - Janine TheriaultJanine TheriaultJanine Theriault is a Canadian actress. She grew up in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, where she lived until leaving to attend Walnut Hill School for the Performing Arts in Natick, Massachusetts...
- Miss Manderly - Kevin ZegersKevin ZegersKevin Joseph Zegers is a Canadian actor and model. He is best known for his leading roles as Josh Framm in the Air Bud series, as well as playing Damien Dalgaard in the Gossip Girl series and the protagonist in Rock Mafia's The Big Bang...
- Ben Davidson - Daniel Gariépy - minuet dancer
- Alexis daSilva Powell - minuet dancer
DVD Features
Felicity's tour of Williamsburg, VirginiaWilliamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg is an independent city located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, USA. As of the 2010 Census, the city had an estimated population of 14,068. It is bordered by James City County and York County, and is an independent city...
,
behind-the-scenes of Felicity: An American Girl Adventure with exclusive interviews with Shailene Woodley
Shailene Woodley
Shailene Diann Woodley is an American actress. Woodley is known for portraying Amy Juergens in the ABC Family series, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and for co-starring with George Clooney in the 2011 drama film The Descendants.-Early life:Woodley was born in Simi Valley, California...
,
a preview for Samantha: An American Girl Holiday
Samantha: An American Girl Holiday
An American Girl Holiday is a 2004 television film, based on the American Girl children's books written by Anna Sandor and Valerie Tripp. The film follows young, wealthy Samantha Parkington's adventures with three poor orphan girls. After many trials, the orphans find a permanent home with Samantha...
and a preview of The American Girl Club: What an American Girl is!!
External links
- Felicity: An American Girl Adventure — official home page