Meet Kirsten
While I would not characterize the American Girl stories as particularly quality literature, when factoring in the historical information at the end, they certainly are. This one gives an account of an immigrant family voyaging from Sweden to Minnesota. The trials of this journey are presented through a child’s (Kirsten's) eyes, including the loss of her dear friend, Marta, from cholera.
The book is a good introduction to the topic of immigration and is presented in an approachable way. I would consider all American Girls books as starting points for developing a child’s interest in a given period of history.
What would you have done if you were lost in NY like Kirsten was?
Which part of the sea journey sounded the most difficult to you?
Would you want to move and start a life in a new country like Kirsten did?
How would you have responded to Papa and storing Sari if you were Kirsten?
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