Kirsten and the New Girl

Kirsten and the New Girl is part of the Short Stories collections, featuring Kirsten Larson.

Characters

• Kirsten Larson
• Greta Larson
• Anna Larson
• Lisbeth Larson
• Miss Winston

Only in Kirsten and the New Girl

• Nora

Story Summary

Looking Back: Friendship in 1854

Discusses girls' friendship in pioneer America. Topics include:

• Friendship tokens
• How many were made or gathered from items such as scrap paper, hair, or found items
• Early photography
• Quilting, including quilting bees and friendship medleys

Activity: Make a Friendship Pillow

Instructions on how to make a friendship pillow.