Janet Beeler Shaw

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

Meet Kirsten

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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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Utah

A Springtime Story

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.

Happy Birthday, Kirsten!

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

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.

Kirsten Saves the Day

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North Carolina

A Winter Story

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 to this strange new country. But as she makes friends and discovers what her new land has to offer, she learns the true meaning of home -- and that love is the same in any language.

After the Larsons' home is destroyed by fire, Kirsten and her brother make a discovery that means brighter days for the family.

Changes for Kirsten

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Florida

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.

Kirsten's Surprise

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Janet Shaw

Pennsylvania

A Kaya Classic Volume 2

Feeling lonesome and missing her sister and her horse who were captured by enemy raiders, Kaya befriends a dog that has wandered near camp. Although others warn her not to trust the animal, Kaya senses something different. Then, an annual gathering makes Kaya hopeful of her sister's return, and a group of hunters bring news of horses running wild in the mountains. Will this summer bring the happy reunions Kaya's tribe is hoping for?

Smoke on the Wind

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An American Girl

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

Ohio

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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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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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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Iowa

A Sister Story

Kaya can't wait for summer at Celilo Falls, where thousands of families gather to fish, feast, and dance. She's hoping someone there will have word of her lost sister Speaking Rain. Meanwhile, her older sister Brown Deer will soon be married to Cut Cheek, and Kaya is worried - is she about to lose her other sister, too?

Kaya Shows the Way

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Relates the adventures of a Nez Perce girl in the Pacific Northwest in the eighteenth century.

Kaya's Story Collection

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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A Story of Giving

When Swan Circling saves a baby on a runaway horse, Kaya is awed by the young warrior woman's bravery. Kaya wants to be strong like Swan Circling, and she hopes to be her friend, too. Kaya knows she's made mistakes - can she be worthy of Swan Circling's friendship?

Kaya's Hero

ex library copy small hardback book. see photos. good condition but has library stickers and writing. 

Michigan

Kirsten finds herself stuck inside when a huge snow storm strikes. Full-colorillustrations.

Kirsten Snowbound!

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Ten-year-old Kirsten regrets the promise she has made to a ragged boy she discovers alone near a wrecked covered wagon not far from her Minnesota home.

Kirsten's Promise

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. Full color.

Kirsten and the New Girl

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.

Kaya and the River Girl

Susan Adler

Valerie Tripp

Maxine Rose Schur

The American Girls Collection

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.

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