Kirsten on the Trail
A secret friendship is tested when a brother goes missing.
Book Series · 9 Books
In order from Kirsten on the Trail to Thanks to Josefina.
The American Girls Short Stories series is a set of 9 chapter books by Valerie Tripp, published between 1999 and 2003. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 40 pages.
A secret friendship is tested when a brother goes missing.
9 books · Published 1999–2003
A secret friendship is tested when a brother goes missing.
Josefina seeks to impress by gathering the most piñon nuts.
A girl's world shifts as her family joins the war effort, leaving her to navigate change alone.
Discover adventures on a 1824 New Mexico ranch.
A carriage accident threatens family bonds and reveals hidden strength.
A wedding day disaster looms. Can a young girl save the day?
A girl faces danger and finds help from unexpected allies.
A girl's dream tree house isn't what she imagined. Can she find contentment?
Sisters must unite their talents to overcome hardship and rediscover joy in weaving.
There are 9 books in the American Girls Short Stories series. It began with Kirsten on the Trail in 1999, and the newest book, Thanks to Josefina, was published in 2003.
The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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