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95760: Kirsten: American Girls Collection, Volumes 1-6, Paperback

Kirsten: American Girls Collection, Volumes 1-6, Paperback
By Janet Shaw / American Girl Publishing

Kirsten was only nine years old when she and her family boarded the small ship to make the long and difficult journey from Sweden to begin a new life in Minnesota. But everything in the new land is so different from the little village Kirsten left behind. It's only when the Larsons settle into a tiny farm on the edge of the frontier that Kirsten believes Papa's promise---America will be a land filled with happy opportunity for all of them! Six slipcased softcovers from Pleasant Company.

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Meet Kirsten, Paperback
By Janet Shaw / American Girl Publishing

Kirsten and her family make the difficult journey from Sweden to begin a new life on the Minnesota frontier. Softcover edition.

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95108: Kirsten Learns A Lesson, Paperback

Kirsten Learns A Lesson, Paperback
By Janet Shaw / American Girl Publishing

Kirsten has a hard time in her new American school because she doesn't speak English very well. Miss Winston, her new teacher, is strict and not very understanding. Things get worse when Miss Winston comes to live with the Larson family. Kirsten's only escape is playing with her secret friend, Singing Bird, the Indian girl. When Singing Bird suggests running away forever, Kirsten must decide where she belongs. Kirsten does learn some important lessons in school, but she learns something even more important about herself. Softcover edition.

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95191: Kirsten&quot;s Surprise, Paperback

Kirsten's Surprise, Paperback
By Janet Shaw / American Girl Publishing

The Larson family celebrates their first Christmas in America, and Kirsten wants to keep some of their old Swedish traditions alive in the new country. She secretly plans a Saint Lucia celebration for her family. For her own Christmas she hopes for just one special treasure. But everything depends on a trip to town that Kirsten has been pestering Papa about for weeks. At last they go, and the journey turns into a brush with disaster. When Papa and Kirsten finally get back home, you'll understand why the candles in the little cabin glow with a special Christmas love. Softcover edition.

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95337: Happy Birthday, Kirsten! Paperback

Happy Birthday, Kirsten! Paperback
By Janet Shaw / American Girl Publishing

Springtime brings a new barn and a tiny baby to the Larsons' farm. It brings worries and more work for Kirsten, too. After taking care of Mama and the new baby, Kirsten gets a surprise during the Larson's barn raising. Softcover edition.

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Kirsten Saves The Day, Paperback
By Janet Shaw / American Girl Publishing

At last it's summer! Even Kirsten's chores, like going to the stream to catch fish for dinner, seem 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 the 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! Softcover edition.

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Changes For Kirsten, Paperback
By Janet Shaw / American Girl Publishing

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

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The Runaway Friend
By Kathleen Ernst / American Girl Publishing

Erik Sandahl, Kirsten's neighbor, owes Uncle Olav money and promised to help the Larsons at harvest time. When he disappears, everyone things he's back out on his promises-except Kirsten. Can she find out what really happened? 179 pages, softcover. A Kirsten Mystery.

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