American Girl Chapter Book Happy New Year, Julie 1974 Megan Mcdonald Fiction Paperback *10% of my sales will go to Mi Refugio, they provide free education, food, clothing medical assistance to children their families living in the Guatemala City garbage dump. Happy New Year, Julie; Julie knows the holidays will be difficult this year, but when her sister, Tracy, refuses to go to Dad s house for Christmas, Julie feels as if her family is falling apart. She finds comfort spending time with her best friend, Ivy Ling, whose family is getting ready for Chinese New Year. When Julie s whole family is invited to the Lings New Year banquet, Julie worries about how they will get along. That night, she discovers that they all have a chance at a new beginning. The "Looking Back" section explores Chinese New Year traditions. This book is the third in a series of six historical books filled with inspiring lessons of compassion, courage, and friendship.