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Kit: An American Girl

by Valerie Tripp · 2000

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Each story reveals more of this resourceful girl who has bright hopes during the dark days of the Great Depression. The richly illustrated hardcover offers a glimpse into Kit's world. Inside, this book features even more full-color illustrations and words of inspiration that will delight girls who love Kit.

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Full set of books equals 440 pages

Genre
historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1920s1920sMore like thisLess of this
Mood
nostalgianostalgiaMore like thisLess of this
Subject
historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
long · 440 pages

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