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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1987 · Est. 1 hour read
Happy Birthday, Kirsten!
By Janet Shaw
Book #4 in the American Girl: Kirsten series
Spring brings change and challenges to the farm. Can Kirsten balance it all?
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72 pages· 7,940 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Kirsten faces a whirlwind of changes on the family farm with a new barn and a baby. As her mother's health worries her, chores pile up, forcing her to miss school and a special surprise for her teacher. Will her friends forget her amidst the chaos? Amidst the hard work, Kirsten hopes for a day of fun and a birthday surprise. Can she find balance and joy in the midst of responsibility?
From the publisher
The books in this collection tell the stories of six American girls who lived long ago:
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 72
- Words
- 7,940
- Reading age
- 8–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 720L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 5016
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 1988
- First published
- January 1, 1987
- Publisher
- American Girl
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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