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Kirsten Larson is an immigrant girl of strength and spirit who travels with her family from Sweden to Minnesota in the 1850s. Kirsten learns to balance her Swedish heritage and traditions with learning how to be an American while working hard at school and her family’s farm.
- Personality and Character
- Family and Friends
- Doll
- Trivia
Kirsten and her family are immigrants to the United States from Sweden; she was born in Ryd, Sweden, a village so small she knew everyone there. Her family, having heard from her father's brother Olav about the rich land in Minnesota and his request to have more help on the farm, immigrate to make a new life in America. Welcome to Kristen's World c...
Family
1. Anders Larson: Father. 2. Greta Larson: Mother. 3. Lars Larson: Older brother. 4. Peter Larson: Younger brother. 5. Britta Larson: Baby sister. 6. Olav Larson: Uncle. 7. Inger Larson: Aunt. 8. Lisbeth Larson: Elder cousin 9. Anna Larson: Younger cousin.
Friends and Other Minor Characters
1. Marta: Kirsten's Swedish friend who dies on the journey. 2. Miss Winston: Kirsten's American schoolteacher. 3. Singing Bird: Kirsten's Dakota friend.
Main article: Kirsten Larson (doll)Face Mold: Classic MoldSkin: LightHair: BlondeEyes: Light BlueKirsten's Central Series originally illustrated her family and friends in daguerreotype group portraits, in contrast to individual portraits for major characters seen in Samantha and Molly's books...Kirsten is portrayed with bangs/fringe and has been since release; however, at the time, bangs were not fashionable for most girls or women with the prevailing style being center parted hair pulled...In the depreciated website game Kit's Money Matters, Kit Kittredgehas a neighbor named Mrs. Larson. This is most likely a coincidental reference that has nothing to do with Kirsten.Kirsten is currently the only one of the historical characters who has not received a BeForever or post-BeForever change (other than Kaya and Caroline, who received no makeovers), as she was retire...Kirsten Larson moves to the New World in 1854 and discovers the true meaning of home is family.
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- American Girl
American Girl® Kirsten Larson™ takes girls back to the 1850s frontier with a collection that features an 18-inch doll, special outfits, accessories, books, and fan gear.
The Kirsten Larson doll was released in 1986, along with Samantha Parkington and Molly McIntire. They were American Girl's first three Historical Characters. Kirsten was officially archived in January 2010. A Special Edition version was released for the 35th anniversary in 2021, with a similar...
Nov 6, 2023 · Kirsten Larson. The girl, the doll, the legend. It's time for a ridiculously detailed deep dive into every nook and cranny of her 1854 world.
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Meet Kirsten: An American Girl is the first book in the Kirsten series. It was included with the Kirsten doll when the doll was available for purchase; with the collection's archival, it could be purchased separately until the style of book was depreciated.
