Kirsten's Story Collection


Book Description

Wherever Kirsten goes in her hometown of Ryd, Sweden, there is one word on everyone's lips: America. All around her, crops are failing and families are one bad harvest away from starving. When Kirsten's Uncle Olav writes from America to tell about the rich farmland there, the Larsons make the decision to join him in America. Kirsten braves terrible storms and deadly disease on her journey across the ocean. After six long weeks at sea, she finally hears the welcome cry, "Land ho!" On wobbly legs, Kirsten makes her way down the ship's gangplank. What will happen now? she wonders. Will I ever feel at home in this new land? Book jacket.




Kirsten's Short Story Collection


Book Description

Read about Kirsten growing up in the wide-open spaces of the Minnesota prairie where she works on the farm and goes to school.




Kirsten's Surprise


Book Description

Kirsten and her family celebrate their first Christmas in their new home on Uncle Olav's farm in mid-19th-century Minnesota




Kirsten's Craft Book


Book Description

This book tells of crafts made during pioneer times.




Kirsten Story Collection


Book Description

Kirsten's six-book series is bound in one volume. Kirsten Larson is a Swedish immigrant girl growing up in 1854 Minnesota. "With quiet strength and an open heart, she discovers the true meaning of home -- and that love is the same in any language."--Cover, p.4




Welcome to Kirsten's World, 1854


Book Description

Discover daily life in pioneer America during the 1850s by following a family that emigrates from Sweden to Minnesota. Lavishly illustrated spreads feature historical photos, cutaway scenes and fascinating facts. Color illustrations throughout.




Kit's Story Collection


Book Description

If Kit Kittredge could write her own story about how the Depression affected her family, she'd make sure it had a happy ending. But the reality is that she and her family are living through the Depression one grim day at a time. The Kittredges' boarding house brings in some money, but it may not be enough to keep them from losing their house. Kit struggles with an endless list of chores that keeps her constantly busy at home. But she knows that there are people who have lost even more than her family has because of the Depression, and she looks for ways to help. To her great surprise, Kit discovers that along with hard times come good times, too. Book jacket.




Kirsten Saves the Day


Book Description

Ten-year-old Kirsten finds a bee tree full of honey.




Kirsten and the New Girl


Book Description

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.




Addy's Story Collection


Book Description

Addy's six adventures are available in one volume in this keepsake treasure that features exquisite covers, vellum dust jackets, full-color illustrations, gilded pages and a gold-ribbon marker. Consumable.