Kirsten Saves the Day (American Girl Collection)

AUTHOR: Janet Shaw
ILLUSTRATOR: Renée Graef

From the Publisher:

Kirsten welcomes summer when it finally comes to Minnesota. Even chores, such as catching fish for dinner, seem like play. One day while she’s fishing, Kirsten leaves the stream to explore the woods. There she finds a treasure–a bee tree packed with honeycombs. Kirsten knows Papa could use the honey to trade for things the family needs. So she decides to surprise him by bringing the honey home. Kirsten asks her brother Peter to help her. But they don’t know that bears are after Kirsten’s treasure, too.

Leah’s Thoughts:

The American Girl Books were some of my most beloved books growing up, and I still have such a soft spot for them. Each series introduces a girl from a different time in American history, bringing the past to life through their stories, struggles, and triumphs.

I love how these books weave real historical events and cultural details into engaging, character-driven stories. They offer young readers a window into the lives of girls who are brave, curious, and kind, while also being very relatable. Each character offers something unique and memorable.

I truly hope the next generation of girls discovers these stories and enjoys them just as much as I did. They sparked my lifelong love of historical fiction.

*Note: the older books are out of print, so look for them used.