A Real Girl

By Michelle Albert Besides being unique in that she's Jewish, the newest American Girl Doll shares a name with a criminal wanted by the FBI. Rebecca Rubin is 18 inches tall, with light brown hair and hazel-green eyes. She is the daughter of Russian-Jewish immigrants living in New York City in 1914. Her red wool dress, black hat, and two-tone boots show that she is a snazzy dresser. She even comes with her own challah. Rebecca J. Rubin (the J is for Jeanneatte) is 46 years old and between 5'5'' and 5'8'' tall. She has brown hair, hazel eyes and is quite possibly Canadian. She might have some light facial hair. She is also occasionally known as 'Little Missy' or 'Kara'. She is wanted by the FBI for arson and attempted arson. The easiest way to tell them...

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