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In Happy Birthday, Kit has mixed feelings when Aunt Millie comes to live with her family. On the one hand, she enjoys Aunt Millie's affectionate, cheerful manner and thrifty ideas. On the other hand, Kit is sometimes embarrassed by her elder's lack of concern for appearances.
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Doing all her chores at home means that she can't plan her birthday party and there's also no money, so Kit keeps telling herself that she shouldn't deaming about it. But when her Aunt Millie shows up and starts planning a party that doesn't cost money. Kit is happy that she's helping, but... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Millie: The lively and loving women who raised Dad.
- Ruthie: Kit's best friend, who is loyal, understanding, and genorous.
- Kit: A clever, resourceful girl who helps her family cope with the dark days of the Depression.
- Charlie: Kit's affectionate and supportive older brother.
- Mrs. Howard: Mother's garden club friends, who is a guest in the Kitteridge home
- Stirling: Mrs. Howard's son, whose delicate health hides surprising strengths.
- Mother: Kit's mother, who takes care of her family and their home with strength and determination.
- Dad: Kit's father, a businessman facing the problems of the Great Depression.
First Sentence edit
'Spring Arrivals.' Kit Kittredge grinned at the headline she had typed.
Table of Contents edit
Kit's Family and Friends
1. Secrets and Surprises
2. The Waste-Not, Want-Not Almanac
3. Grace
4. Penny-Pincher Party
Looking Back
Series & Lists edit
This is book 4 of 6 in American Girls Collection - Kit, 1934. (standard series)
Preceded by Kit's Surprise, and followed by Kit Saves the Day.
This is book 4 of 11 in American Girls Collection - Kit. (community list)
Preceded by Kit's Surprise, and followed by Kit Saves the Day.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Valerie Tripp (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Walter Rane (Illustrator)
- Susan McAliley (Illustrator) - vignette illustrator
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Page Count: 88
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