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Meet Kirsten

Meet Kirsten

An American Girl (American Girls Collection)
Children's BooksHistorical Fiction
Pages
61
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

Nine-year-old Kirsten and her family face many challenges as they journey from Sweden to the Minnesota frontier in 1854. This story follows their experiences as immigrants adapting to a new and demanding life. It's a tale of resilience and discovery in a new land.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

AdventurousEmotional
Coming of AgeSurvivalFamily Saga

Genres

Children's Books Historical Fiction

About the author

J
Janet Beeler Shaw

Janet Beeler Shaw is a key author behind the popular American Girl series, bringing characters like Kirsten and Kaya to life in their original stories. She also penned titles such as The Silent Stranger, offering young readers engaging historical fiction.

Characters

Kirsten LarsonProtagonist
Kirsten's familySupporting
All characters in Meet Kirsten

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