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Jan 1, 1937 — —· 89 yrs

FICTION · INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA

Janet Beeler Shaw

Also known as: Janet Beller Shaw, Janet Shaw

26
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4.2
AVG RATING (58)
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The American Girl series, by various authors, is a collection of novels set within toy line's fictional universe. Since its inception, American Girl has published books based on the dolls, with novels and other media to tie in with their dolls. The books follow various American girls throughout both historical eras and contemporary settings. The historical novels that have corresponding dolls are referred to as the Central Series. There is also the Girl of the Year line of characters from contemporary settings.

"We need enough fish for our supper, and for Uncle Olav's family, too," Mama told Kirsten and her little brother Peter.

— from Kirsten saves the day

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#1

Meet Kaya

3.3 (4)

In 1764, when Kaya and her family reunite with other Nez Percé Indians to fish for the red salmon, she learns that bragging, even about her swift horse, can lead to trouble. Includes historical notes on the Nez Percé Indians.

#2

Kirsten saves the day

4.5 (4)

Ten-year-old 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.

#3

Kirsten snowbound!

3.0 (1)

In 1856, Kirsten and her cousins look after the farm while the adults go to town for supplies, and everything is fine--until a blizzard surprises them.

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