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Happy Birthday, Kirsten
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American Girls Collection - Kirsten, 1854: Book 4

Happy Birthday, Kirsten (1987) (edit title/settings)

by Janet Beeler Shaw (Author) (edit contributors)

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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.

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Kirsten's mama is pregnant. Kirsten's sewing clothes for the baby, but she also worried about Mama. When the baby comes, she's working and soon, she has to say home from school, so she can't help work on the quilt they're making for Miss Winston. She's worried about what her friends will think... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Kirsten's mama is pregnant. Kirsten's sewing clothes for the baby, but she also worried about Mama. When the baby comes, she's working and soon, she has to say home from school, so she can't help work on the quilt they're making for Miss Winston. She's worried about what her friends will think of her, but she is rewarded at her birthday party with the quilt.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Kirsten: A nine-year-old girl who moves with her family to America's frontier in 1854.
  • Papa: Kirsten's father, who is sometimes gruff but always loving.
  • Mama: Kirsten's mother, who never loses heart.
  • Lars: Kirsten's fourteen-year-old brother who is almost a man.
  • Peter: Kirsten's mischevious brother, who is five years old.
  • Britta: Kirsten's baby sister, who is born sooner than expected.
  • Anna: Kirsten's seven-year-old cousin.
  • Lisbeth: Kirsten's eleven-year-old cousin.
  • Uncle Olav and Aunt Inger: Kirsten's aunt and uncle, who help the Larsons feel at home.
  • Miss Winston: Kirsten's teacher, who helps her learn English.
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First Sentence edit see section history

"Hit your rug harder!" Anna called to Kirsten.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Kirsten's Family and Friends
1. Tornado!
2. New Babies
3. Big Enough
4. Party Plans
5. Friends Come Around
Looking Back
Sneak Peek

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 4 of 6 in American Girls Collection - Kirsten, 1854. (standard series)

Preceded by Kirsten's Surprise, and followed by Kirsten Saves the Day.

This is book 4 of 11 in American Girls Collection - Kirsten. (community list)

Preceded by Kirsten's Surprise, and followed by Kirsten Saves the Day.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Janet Beeler Shaw (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Renée Graef (Illustrator)
  2. Keith Skeen (Illustrator) - Vignette Illustrator

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Pleasant Co
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Publication Date: 1987
ISBN: 0937295329
Page Count: 58

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Reading Level: Ages 9-12

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