Janet Beeler Shaw
Author
Series
American girls collection. Kirsten volume 4
Publisher
Pleasant Company
Pub. Date
[1987]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On a Minnesota farm in the mid 1800's, the hard working members of the Larson family find time to celebrate Kirsten's tenth birthday
Author
Series
American girls collection. Kirsten volume 5
Publisher
Pleasant Co
Pub. Date
©1988
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ten-year-old Kirsten is proud and excited when she finds a bee tree full of honey, one of the natural treasures of her Minnesota frontier world, but she exposes herself to great danger by trying to harvest the honey by herself
Author
Series
American girls collection. Kirsten volume 6
Publisher
Pleasant Co
Pub. Date
©1988
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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
Author
Series
American girls collection. Kirsten volume 3
Publisher
Pleasant Co
Pub. Date
©1986
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Kirsten and her family celebrate their first Christmas in their new home on Uncle Olav's farm in mid-nineteenth-century Minnesota
Author
Series
American girls collection. Kaya volume 4
Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Still grieving over the death of her hero, and missing her stolen horse and kidnapped younger sister, Kaya tries to earn the trust of a lone and starving dog who is about to have puppies. Includes historical notes on Nez Percé children
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
In 1764, Kaya greatly admires a courageous and kind young woman in her Nez Percé village and wants to be worthy of her respect. Includes historical notes on the winter activities of the Nez Percé Indians, including ceremonies and crafts
Author
Series
American girls collection. Kaya volume 5
Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
When Kaya and her family join with other Nez Percé and Salish Indians to fish for the red salmon, she and her older sister hope to be reunited with their younger sister, who had been kidnapped some time before. Includes historical notes on the summer activities of the Nez Percé Indians
Author
Series
American girls collection. Kaya volume 6
Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
While looking for Steps High, the horse that had been stolen from her, Kaya faces danger from a sudden mountain fire. Includes historical notes on the Nez Percé Indians
Author
Series
American girls collection. Kirsten volume 1-6
Publisher
Recorded Books
Pub. Date
p2011
Language
English
Description
"Taking place in 1854, Kirsten's stories follow the young Swedish immigrant and her family as they attempt to start a new life on a farm in frontier Minnesota. This collection includes: Meet Kirsten, Kirsten Learns a Lesson, Kirsten's Surprise, Happy Birthday, Kirsten!, Kirsten Saves the Day, and Changes for Kirsten."--Container
Author
Series
American girls collection. Kirsten volume 1
Publisher
Pleasant Co
Pub. Date
©1986
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Nine-year-old Kirsten and her family experience many hardships as they travel from Sweden to the Minnesota frontier in 1854
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Publications
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When a new girl arrives at school, Kirsten is jealous, completely forgetting how scared and lonely she felt the year before when she was the new girl in school. Gives instructions for making a friendship pillow like those made in the 1850s
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Kaya becomes jealous of a girl from another tribe until they are forced to work together in a dangerous situation. Includes historical notes on Indian trading along the Columbia River in 1764, as well as instructions for creating a petroglyph
Author
Series
American girls collection. Kirsten volume 1-6
Publisher
[Manufactured by] Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
p2011
Language
English
Description
Taking place in 1854, Kirsten's stories follow the young Swedish immigrant and her family as they attempt to start a new life on a farm in frontier Minnesota
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
©1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Nine-year-old Kirsten keeps her friendship with a Sioux Indian girl a secret until Kirsten's little brother becomes lost in the woods. Includes a section on Sioux Indians and a project related to the story
Author
Series
American girls collection. Kirsten volume 2
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
©2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After immigrating from Sweden to join relatives in an American prairie community, Kirsten endures the ordeal of a strange school through a secret friendship with an Indian girl
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This Step into Reading collection features five American Girl leveled readers, including Freedom for Addy, Kaya Rides to the Rescue, Melody Lifts her Voice, Molly's Christmas Surprise, and Samantha Helps a Friend. With exciting, inspiring stories about girls who faced big challenges with bravery and determination, this book is the perfect gift for young readers ages 4 to 7. The stories cover a range of settings and topics, including finding freedom...