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 adventurous fast-paced

Description

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 792 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
hopeful 75%
informative 50%
emotional 37%
lighthearted 25%
sad 25%
relaxing 12%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.83

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