Books

Six book series by Janet Shaw Meet Kirsten Kirsten and her family make the difficult journey from Sweden to begin a new life on the Minnesota frontier.

Kirsten Learns a Lesson Kirsten must learns English at school. She learns an imprtant lesson from her secret Indian friend, too.

Kirsten's Surprise Kirsten and Papa travel to town to get their trunk from Sweden. Their errand turns into a terrifying trip.

Happy Birthday, Kirsten! After taking cate of Mama and the new babym Kirsten gets a birthday surprise during the Larsons' barn raising.

Kirsten's Saves the Day Kirsten and Peter find honey in the woods, but their discovery leads to a dangerous adventure.

Changes for Kirsten A raccoon causes a disaster for the Larsons, but Kirsten and Lars find a treasure that means better times.

World Books Kirsten's World Presents a look at daily life in pioneer America during the 1850s by following a family that emigrates from Sweden to Minnesota.

American Girl Mysteries The Runaway Friend by Kathleen Ernst Kirsten has been living on the Minnesota frontier for only a few weeks when her neighbor and friend, Erik Sandhal, disappears. Erik has promised to help the Larsons at harvest time, and he owes Uncle Olav money. Has he run out on his promises? Everyone seems to think so - except Kirsten. Can she figure out what's happened to her friend?

Short stories by Janet Shaw Kirsten and the Chippewa Kirsten is frightened by a band of Chippewa Indians, but she must swallow her fear to help her dog, Caro!

Kirsten and the New Girl Kirsten is jealous of a new girl at school - until she finds out that she and Nora have a lot in common

Kirsten on the Trail Kirsten's secret indian friend returns, and Kirsten is forbidden to play with her. Will they ever meet again?

Kirsten Snowbound! Kirsten and her cousins look after the farm while the adults go to town for supplies, and everything is fine--until a blizzard surprises them.

Kirsten's Promise Kirsten regrets the promise she has made to a ragged boy she discovers alone near a wrecked covered wagon not far from her Minnesota home.

American Girl Pastimes Kirsten's Cookbook Make the same homemade butter, round rye bread, and other foods that Kirsten made in 1854. This cookbook is filled with simple-to-follow recipes, beautiful photograps, and pioneer party tips.

Kirsten's Paper Dolls Learn about frontier fashions while you play with Kirsten and her ten outfits. Put together your own miniature story book, too, and read fun facts about everything from sun bonnets to spoon bags.