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Nine-year-old Kirsten keeps her friendship with a Sioux Indian girl a secret until Kirsten's little brother becomes lost in the woods.
Quick Summary
Nine-year-old Kirsten, a young pioneer girl living in the 1850s Minnesota wilderness, forms a secret friendship with a Sioux Indian girl and must reveal this bond when her little brother becomes lost in the woods. The book explores themes of loyalty across cultural divides, the tension between keeping promises and family safety, and what it means to stand up for a friend even when it goes against adult expectations. If your child enjoys the Little House on the Prairie series or other American Girl historical stories, they will love following Kirsten's brave choice to put family first. This 4.0 AR-level chapter book with a 3,410-word count is ideal for second through fourth graders who like historical fiction with meaningful friendships and mild survival elements.