Meet Kirsten 1
An American Girl
Kirsten is a pioneer girl of strength and spirit who settles on the frontier. After a long journey from Sweden, Kirsten and her family arrive at a tiny farm on the Minnesota frontier
American Girl: Kirsten Series
This series follows the journeys of young girls during pivotal moments in American history. Each story focuses on a girl from a different era and background, facing unique challenges and learning about herself and the world. These narratives are rich with adventure, friendship, and the discovery of inner strength.
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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. She finds escape in playing with her secret Sioux friend, Singing Bird.
Kirsten's surprise: a Christmas story
- 62 pages
- 3 hours of reading
The Story of Kirsten, a pioneer girl of strength and spirit around the year 1854 who settles on the frontier.
The Larson family celebrates Kirsten's tenth birthday.
At last it's summer! Even Kirsten's chores, like going to the stream to catch fish for dinner, seems like play in the fine Minnesota weather. One day while she's fishing, Kirsten leaves the stream to explore the woods beyond the farm. There she finds a treasure--a bee tree packed with honeycombs. Kirsten knows Papa could use honey to trade for things the family needs. So she decides to surprise him by bringing the honey home. Kirsten needs help, so she asks her brother Peter to go with her. But they don't know that bears are after Kirsten's treasure, too.
A tough Minnesota winter brings many changes to Kirsten's frontier life, including the new responsibility of helping her brother Lars set his traps and a move into a new house for her family.
Related books
The American Girls Collection: Kirsten's Craft Book
A Look at Crafts from the Past with Projects You Can Make Today
- 44 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Make the same bunny pincushion, braided rug, and other crafts that Kirsten enjoyed in 1854 using this craft book. It's full of simple step-by-step instructions, historical fun facts, and full-color photographs and illustrations.
