Janet Beeler Shaw

Light pen marks on front and inner front covers as pictured. No other flaws. Very clean.

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Texas

Kirsten Learns a Lesson

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Amazing condition of first edition Christmas story from Kirsten’s collection. first edition, NOT first printing—includes all dolls up to Josefina. Excellent gift for collector or young reader. See other listings for more nostalgic doll books and plenty of other items :)

Maryland

A Christmas story 

Kirsten and her family celebrate their first Christmas in their new home on Uncle Olav's farm in mid-nineteenth-century Minnesota. Because she wants to keep some of their old Swedish traditions alive, Kirsten secretly plans a Saint Lucia celebration, but everything depends on a trip to town.

FIRST EDITION: american girls collection Kirsten's Surprise

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Virginia

An American Girl

Nine-year-old Kirsten and her family experience many hardships as they travel from Sweden to the Minnesota frontier in 1854.

Meet Kirsten

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Amazing condition first edition NOT FIRST PRINTING of Kirsten larsen’s summer story. Original postcard intact. See my shop for more nostalgic doll books :) 

A summer story

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.

FIRST EDITION: Kirsten Saves the Day American girls collection

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Florida

Kirsten's Surprise

Truly spectacular, like new first edition of changes for Kirsten, original postcard intact, see photos for details. Only the first five dollar are included! Perfect for collectors or young readers. See more listings of nostalgic kids books and collectibles.

A Winter Story

FIRST EDITION VINTAGE: Changes for Kirsten American Girls Collection

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Pennsylvania

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Illinois

Nine-year-old Kirsten and her family experience many hardships as they travel from Sweden to the Minnesota frontier in 1854

Georgia

Few children's book series can match the runaway success of the American Girls Short Stories. In one year we've sold nearly 2 million copies of these perfectly pocket-sized (4 1/2" x 6") hardcover books featuring the adventures of the American Girls. Full-color illustrations, a historical picture essay, and directions for a craft project in every book make these an incredible value at just $3.95 each.

Kirsten on the Trail

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New York

Kaya dreams of racing her beautiful mare Steps High. Her father warns her that the horse isn't ready, but when a pesky boy insults Steps High, Kaya accepts his challenge to race. As they ride, Kaya loses sight of her little brothers. Her carelessness earns her a nickname that her friends won't let her forget!

Meet Kaya

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North Carolina

A Springtime Story

The Story of Kirsten, a pioneer girl of strength and spirit around the year 1854 who settles on the frontier.

Happy Birthday, Kirsten!

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From non smoking home
I would say excellent shape but someone else had a sticker on front of it

Nebraska

Reward for Josefina-When the entire family goes into the hills to collect piñon nuts, Josefina hopes to find the most in order to make Tía Dolores proud of her.

Kirsten on the Trail (American Girl: Short Stories book 3)

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Speaking Rain has returned! As Kaya joins a hunting party traveling into the mountains, she's hopeful that she'll find her beloved horse Steps High, too. But Speaking Rain is troubled - she smells the smoke of mountain fires. As Kaya searches for Steps High, she must face a fear greater than any she's ever known.

Changes for Kaya

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Kaya misses Speaking Rain so much, and her heart is heavy as she mourns Swan Circling's death. When she meets Lone Dog, a stray who keeps to herself, she's glad to have a new friend. But she realizes it will take time to earn Lone Dog's trust.

Kaya and Lone Dog

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A Survival Story

Enemy raiders are invading Kaya's village! Kaya's mother tells her to run for the woods with her blind sister, Speaking Rain. But Kaya wants to protect her horse, too. As Kaya hesitates, she and Speaking Rain are captured! How will they ever get back home?

Kaya's Escape!

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Kirsten starts school in America, but she doesn't speak English very well. Miss Winston, her new teacher, is strict and not very understanding. Things get worse when Miss Winston comes to live with the Larson family. Kirsten's only escape is playing with her secret friend, Singing Bird. When Singing Bird suggests running away forever, Kirsten must decide where she belongs. Kirsten does learn some important lessons in school, but she learns something even more important about herself