Maryellen’s Red Era
Would you give up a ticket for a midnight (overnight) train to Georgia to make someone else’s dreams come true? In watching “Maryellen 1955, Extraordinary Christmas,” part of the “American Girl Story” series of short films, we learned that Maryellen certainly would do such a thing. She’d also do just about anything to make other children happy—especially if it meant a moment in the spotlight.
If you’re wondering how two AG books could be made into a full-on feature, wonder no more. We discuss Maryellen’s dreams for a red door and a white Christmas as they play out in this motion picture. We also consider how this movie departs from the Tripp Maryellen canon. Tune in, and in the spirit of Maryellen, consider borrowing some pants and painting the town red.
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