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KIRSTEN, 1854
In 1854, nine-year-old Kirsten Larsen and her family (Mama, Papa and brothers Lars and Peter) left their small village in Sweden to sail across the sea and start a new life in America. Can you believe that they brought only two big trunks with them as luggage? Such a big change isn't easy to make, especially since everything in America --- the language, the clothes people wear --- is very different from what Kirsten is used to. But the Larsens are lucky --- they have relatives who already live in America, and when they finally arrive at Uncle Olav's farm in Minnesota, the future looks bright.
 MEET KIRSTEN: An American Girl (Book #1)
by Janet Beeler Shaw
(September 1986)
Pleasant Company
ISBN: 0937295019
Ages 7-up
61 pages
Kirsten Larson and her family travel from homeland in Sweden to a new life in America, and the trip across the sea is full of adventure. Once they reach Uncle Olav's farm in Minnesota, Kirsten wonders if she'll ever feel at home in this strange new place.
 KIRSTEN LEARNS A LESSON: A School Story (Book #2)
(September 1986)
by Janet Beeler Shaw
Pleasant Company
ISBN: 0937295108
Ages 7-up
69 pages
Being the new girl in school is hard enough. But it's especially tough for Kirsten since she doesn't speak English very well yet. Unfortunately her strict teacher Miss Winston doesn't make things easier. But Kirsten does find happiness playing with her secret friend Singing Bird.
 KIRSTEN’S SURPRISE: A Christmas Story (Book #3)
(September 1986)
by Janet Beeler Shaw
Pleasant Company
ISBN: 0937295191
Ages 7-up
62 pages
The Larsons blend traditions from their home country, Sweden, and some from their new country, as they celebrate their first Christmas in America. The holiday season is also filled with danger and adventure when Kirsten and Papa take a shopping trip to town.
 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KIRSTEN!: A Springtime Story (Book #4)
(December 1987)
by Janet Beeler Shaw
Pleasant Company
ISBN: 0937295337
Ages 7-up
59 pages
Kirsten's birthday isn't the only thing to celebrate this spring --- it's a season of new beginnings. The Larsons welcome a new baby and Papa and the local men build a brand new barn for the family.
 KIRSTEN SAVES THE DAY: A Summer Story (Book #5)
(June 1988)
by Janet Beeler Shaw
Pleasant Company
ISBN: 0937295396
Ages 7-up
62 pages
Do you have a sweet tooth? Honey just might hit the spot. At least Kirsten thinks so, when she tries to gather honeycombs from a bee tree. But watch out! Some bears have the same idea Kirsten does.
 CHANGES FOR KIRSTEN: A Winter Story (Book #6)
(October 1988)
by Janet Beeler Shaw
Pleasant Company
ISBN: 0937295450
Ages 7-up
65 pages
During the snowy Minnesota winter, Kirsten longs to be outdoors. When she finds a baby raccoon in the woods, Kirsten brings him home to the cabin where he causes some very big trouble.
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