American Girl: Kirsten Series by Janet Beeler Shaw, Renée Graef

3.95 · 132 ratings
  • Meet Kirsten: An American Girl (American Girl: Kirsten #1)
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    Meet Kirsten: An American Girl (American Girl: Kirsten #1)

    Janet Beeler Shaw

    Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings · published 1986

    Kirsten Larson is a pioneer girl of strength and spirit growing up on the Minnesota prairie in 1854. Kirsten's stories begin with her long, dangerous voyage with her family from Sweden to America. At first, Kirsten finds it difficult to get used to this strange new country. But as she makes friends and discovers what her new land has to offer, she learns the true meaning of home -- and that love is the same in any language... more

  • Kirsten Learns a Lesson: A School Story (American Girl: Kirsten #2)
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    Kirsten Learns a Lesson: A School Story (American Girl: Kirsten #2)

    Janet Beeler Shaw

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings · published 1986

    Kirsten Larson is a pioneer girl of strength and spirit growing up on the Minnesota prairie in 1854. Kirsten's stories begin with her long, dangerous voyage with her family from Sweden to America. At first, Kirsten finds it difficult to get used to this strange new country. But as she makes friends and discovers what her new land has to offer, she learns the true meaning of home -- and that love is the same in any language.Kirsten has trouble in her new American school... more

  • Kirsten's Surprise: A Christmas Story (American Girl: Kirsten #3)
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    Kirsten's Surprise: A Christmas Story (American Girl: Kirsten #3)

    Janet Beeler Shaw

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings · published 1986

    The books in this collection tell the stories of six American girls who lived long ago: Felicity, a spunky, spritely colonial girl, full of energy and independence Josefina, an Hispanic girl whose heart and hopes are as big as the New Mexico sky Kirsten, a pioneer girl of strength and spirit who settles on the frontier Addy, a courageous girl determined to be free in the midst of the Civil War Samantha, a bright Victorian beauty, an orphan raised by her wealthy... more

  • Happy Birthday, Kirsten (American Girl: Kirsten #4)
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    Happy Birthday, Kirsten (American Girl: Kirsten #4)

    Janet Beeler Shaw

    Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings · published 1987

    On a Minnesota farm in the mid 1800's, the hard working members of the Larson family find time to celebrate Kirsten's tenth birthday.

  • Kirsten Saves the Day: A Summer Story (American Girl: Kirsten #5)
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    Kirsten Saves the Day: A Summer Story (American Girl: Kirsten #5)

    Janet Beeler Shaw

    Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings · published 1988

    Ten-year-old Kirsten is proud and excited when she finds a bee tree full of honey, one of the natural treasures of her Minnesota frontier world, but she exposes herself to great danger by trying to harvest the honey by herself.

  • Changes for Kirsten: A Winter Story (American Girl: Kirsten #6)
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    Changes for Kirsten: A Winter Story (American Girl: Kirsten #6)

    Janet Beeler Shaw, Renée Graef

    Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings · published 1988

    After the Larsons' home is destroyed by fire, Kirsten and her brother make a discovery that means brighter days for the family.

  • Kirsten's Boxed Set (American Girl: Kirsten #1-6)
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    Kirsten's Boxed Set (American Girl: Kirsten #1-6)

    Janet Beeler Shaw

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings · published 1990

    Kirsten Larson and her family arrive in America in 1854, after a long sea voyage. Everything looks so different from the life Kirsten knew back in Sweden--the ways people talk and dress seem strange! Getting lost in a big city and parting with her best friend only add to Kirsten’s worry. Will she ever feel at home here? It is only when the Larsons arrive at a tiny farm on the edge of the frontier that Kirsten believes Papa’s promise--America will be a land filled with opportunity for them all... more

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