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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
Got this book in 1986 along with the Kirsten doll. Even though the American Girls line has changed dramatically over the years, this book is still one of my favorites in the series.
Kirsten and her family are traveling from Sweden to America. When they arrive in America and start their journey to Minnesota Kirsten wonders if she will ever feel like an American?
Most of this book is just the journey to Minnesota. I like the last chapter when they finally arrive. I've read this series before and I think the books after the first one more.
Most of this book is just the journey to Minnesota. I like the last chapter when they finally arrive. I've read this series before and I think the books after the first one more.
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death
Moderate: Grief
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
American Girl really decided that Kirsten needed the trauma of her friend dying of Cholera to cheer kids up.
Though I do like that accuracy and the info at the end of the book about what immigration to the US was like for people then and how often they got cheated by people. It kind of touches on that it still happens but not exactly.
Though I do like that accuracy and the info at the end of the book about what immigration to the US was like for people then and how often they got cheated by people. It kind of touches on that it still happens but not exactly.
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No