Kirsten's Surprise
Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1986 · Est. 1 hour read

Kirsten's Surprise

Written by Janet Shaw · Illustrated by Renee Graef

Book #3 in the American Girl: Kirsten series

A blizzard threatens Kirsten's secret Christmas plans.

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62 pages· 8,478 words· Est. 1 hour read· 670L

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Bookroo's summary

Kirsten dreams of a traditional Swedish Christmas in America, secretly planning a Saint Lucia celebration. But when a blizzard traps her and Papa during a crucial trip, survival becomes her priority. Can Kirsten keep them safe and bring holiday warmth to their new home?

From the publisher

Kirsten and her family will be celebrating their first Christmas in America. Kirsten wants to keep some of their old Swedish traditions alive in the new country, so she secretly plans a Saint Lucia celebration. But everything depends on a trip to town with Papa, and he’s too busy to leave the farm. At last they go–and get caught in a terrible blizzard. It’s up to Kirsten to keep herself and Papa safe through the night. When she finally gets home, the candles in the little cabin glow with a special holiday warmth.

At a glance
Format
Pages
62
Words
8,478
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
670L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.3
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
January 1, 1990
First published
January 1, 1986
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590437844

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