Kit's Surprise

Kit's Surprise is the third book in the Kit series.

Characters

Recurring

• Kit Kittredge
• Jack Kittredge
• Margaret Kittredge
• Charles Kittredge
• Hendrick Frosbythe
• Stirling Howard
• Ruthie Smithens
• Miss Hart
• Miss Finney

Introduced

• Stan Smithens

Chapter by Chapter Summary

Looking Back: Christmas in 1934

Discusses the Christmas season during the Great Depression. Topics covered:

• Ways Americans found to celebrate Christmas during the Depression, despite the financial situations they faced and struggled with.
• Stories of families who were able to find Christmas trees, and the inexpensive ways they decorated their trees without the luxury of electric lights.
• The changes in Christmas wishes children gave to department store Santa Clauses, with many asking for their fathers to receive new jobs.
• Christmas gifts children from wealthier families might have received, and the toys that were popular amongst children during the 1930s.
• The gifts children might have received from their parents, including homemade toys and old toys that were either repaired or repainted.
• Requests various charities, churches, and public utilities received from families who were in need.
• The charities and citizens who worked hard to spread Christmas cheer to the unemployed and the needy in their communities.

Cover Versions

• The first cover from 2000 to 2003.
  The first cover from 2000 to 2003.
• The second cover from 2004 to 2014.
  The second cover from 2004 to 2014.

Items associated with Kit's Surprise

• Christmas Outfit
• Aviator Doll
• Waffle Iron Set
• Typewriter Set