Kirsten Learns a Lesson: A School Story by Janet Beeler Shaw

Kirsten Learns a Lesson: A School Story

American Girl: Kirsten #2

Janet Beeler Shaw

76 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction childrens historical middle grade lighthearted medium-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 397 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 57%
hopeful 42%
informative 28%
emotional 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.8

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