Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Apr 8, 2015 kirsten saves the day by janet beeler shaw tenyearold kirsten is proud and excited when she finds a bee tree full of honey, one of the natural treasures of her minnesota frontier world, but she exposes herself to great danger by trying to harvest the honey by herself. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 01, 1986 this is the first book in the american girls kirsten series. An american girl by janet beeler shaw 1986 may 22, 2018 meet kirsten. An american girl by janet beeler shaw online at alibris. An american girl has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Meet kirsten, an american girl the american girls collection. Kirsten larson is a pioneer girl of strength and spirit growing up on. The american girl brand is synonymous with wholesome, empowering tales about young women growing up in america, even as the country grows, too.
Janet beeler shaw is currently considered a single author. The next book in the kirsten series, kirsten learns a lesson, settles into the typical american girl novel format, and its a much better story. Her short stories have also been published in magazines including the atlantic monthly redbook and mccalls. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. In this book, kirsten s family immigrates from sweden to america in 1854. An american girl by janet beeler shaw 1988, paperback at the best online prices. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading meet kirsten american girls. Good i d recommend a little older than 6 7 my girls didn t want to continue after the death. Kirsten larson is a pioneer girl of strength and spirit growing up on the minnesota prairie in 1854.
Meet kirsten, an american girl by janet beeler shaw book 31 editions published between 1986 and 2000 in english and undetermined and held by 3,055 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Taking place in 1854, kirstens stories follow the young swedish immigrant and her family as they attempt to start a new life on a farm in frontier minnesota. American girl audiobooks listen to the full series. Meet kirsten, an american girl by janet beeler shaw db043751 kirsten learns a lesson. She eagerly points out the land across the sea as america. Janet beeler shaw books, biography, contact information. Contentsshow biography shaw was born in springfield, illinois. Written by janet beeler shaw, audiobook narrated by rachel botchan. Meet kirsten, kirsten learns a lesson, kirstens surprise, happy birthday, kirsten. Meet kirsten hc book by janet beeler shaw, jeanne thieme. But as she makes friends and discovers what her new land has to offer, she learns the true meaning of home and that. An american girl is the first book in the kirsten series. Kirsten boxed set with game american girl shaw, janet, graef, renee on.
Each girl s story documents with unsurpassed charm and wit the people, places, and events she witnesses. A christmas story by janet beeler shaw db043753 happy birthday, kirsten. An american girl by janet beeler shaw 1986 stay safe and healthy. The perfect way to learn about kirsten is with this complete set of her six books in an attractive slipcase. Kirsten larson is a pioneer girl of strength and s. Some of the published credits of janet beeler shaw include meet kirsten, an american girl, kayas story collection american girl, kirsten s story collection american girl, and kirsten s short story collection american girls collection. Kirsten series book 1 kindle edition by shaw, janet, graef, renee. In this book, kirstens family immigrates from sweden to america in 1854. They settle in minnesota, where they live on uncles farm. Feb 09, 2011 this is the first book in the american girls kirsten series. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. An american girl by janet beeler shaw 1988, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
An american girl american girl quality soft cover by janet beeler shaw, paul lackner, renee graef isbn. Kirsten, 1854 by shaw, janet and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kirsten series 6 primary works 17 total works kirsten is a steadfast swedish immigrant whose family comes to america in search of a better life. Meet kirsten book by janet beeler shaw thriftbooks. Renee graef nineyearold kirsten and her family experience many hardships as they travel from sweden to the minnesota frontier in 1854. Buy meet kirsten hc book by janet beeler shaw, jeanne thieme editor, renee graef illustrator online at alibris. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. She has published two books of poetry a collection of short fiction and an adult novel taking leave. American girl publishing, incorporated, 1986 like new. An american girl by shaw, janet beeler book the fast free shipping. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Kaya, 1764 felicity, 1774 caroline, 1812 josefina, 1824 mariegrace and cecile, 1853 addy, 1864 samantha, 1904 rebecca, 1914 kit, 1934 nanea, 1941 molly, 1944 more.
We love reading books that take place during the 1800s time period. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Janet shaw 1937full name janet beeler shaw american novelist, poet, and short story writer. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Taking place in 1854, kirsten s stories follow the young swedish immigrant and her family as they attempt to start a new life on a farm in frontier. Kirsten saves the day by janet beeler shaw tenyear. It was included with the kirsten doll when the doll was available for purchase. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. First in a series of six historical fiction books filled with lessons of compassion, courage, and friendship. Meet samantha meet molly meet addy meet kirsten meet felicityboxed set by connie rose porter. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Kirsten is a steadfast swedish immigrant whose family comes to america in search of a better life. And, as always with american girl historical series, the book ends with a nonfiction chapter about what life was really like in kirsten s era.
This is the first book in the american girls kirsten series. First, kits father loses his job, then the family is forced to take in boarders to make ends meet. Janet beeler shaw primary author only author division. The original american girl historical dolls and their books were an excellent educational. Meet kirsten an american girl 0937295000 by vignettes paul. An american girl by janet beeler shaw and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. A school story by janet beeler shaw db043752 kirsten s surprise. Janet shawis the author of the kaya and kirsten books in the american she lives in asheville.
An american girl american girl collection by janet beeler shaw. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The perfect way to learn about kirsten is with this complete set of her six. An american girl, book one the american girls collection by shaw, janet and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kirsten is on the deck of the boat they are traveling on, the eagle. After a long, dangerous journey from sweden, kirsten. This enchanting american girl story collection features the spunky heroine of the critically acclaimed movie kit kittredge. It is 1934, and the great depression has found the kittredges. The nook book ebook of the meet kirsten american girl collection series.
Its been more than two months since they left europe, and land is finally in sight. Kirsten s stories begin with her long, dangerous voyage with her family from sweden to america. Janet beeler shaw is a published author of childrens books. Buy a cheap copy of meet kirsten book by janet beeler shaw. She has published two books of poetry a collection of. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Compared to the majority of american girl novels, id say the writing of meet kirsten is quite weak.
Janet shaw janet shaw is the author of the kaya and kirsten books in the american girls collection. At first, kirsten finds it difficult to get used to this strange new country. Meet kirsten, an american girl by shaw, janet beeler, 1937. This is also our first book in any american girl series and our first book by this author. The american girls novel meet kirsten by janet shaw. Discover book depositorys huge selection of janet beeler shaw books online.
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