Meet Kirsten: An American Girl by Janet Beeler Shaw

Meet Kirsten: An American Girl

American Girl: Kirsten #1

Janet Beeler Shaw

61 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction childrens historical middle grade emotional lighthearted slow-paced
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Kirsten Larson is a pioneer girl of strength and spirit growing up on the Minnesota prairie in 1854. Kirsten's stories begin with her long, dangerous voyage with her family from Sweden to America. At first, Kirsten finds it difficult to get used t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,399 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
hopeful 52%
informative 47%
emotional 41%
sad 29%
lighthearted 23%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 5%
dark 5%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | Character: 37% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.83

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