American Girl: Kirsten Books in Order

This page lists the complete American Girl: Kirsten reading order by Kathleen Ernst, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 8 books / 1994-2012

American Girl: Kirsten Reading Order

01 Kirsten's Cookbook(By: Jodi Evert) 1994 Buy

02 The Runaway Friend: A Kirsten Mystery 2008 Buy

03 Meet Kirsten(By: Ren’e Graef,Janet Beeler Shaw) 2012 Buy

04 Happy Birthday, Kirsten!(By: Janet Beeler Shaw) 2012 Buy

05 Kirsten Learns a Lesson(By: Janet Beeler Shaw) 2012 Buy

06 Kirsten's Surprise(By: Janet Beeler Shaw) 2012 Buy

07 Changes for Kirsten(By: Janet Beeler Shaw) 2012 Buy

08 Kirsten Saves the Day(By: Janet Beeler Shaw) 2012 Buy

American Girl: Kirsten Books by Publication Order

1994 Kirsten's Cookbook(By: Jodi Evert) #1

2008 The Runaway Friend: A Kirsten Mystery #2

2012 Meet Kirsten(By: Ren’e Graef,Janet Beeler Shaw) #3

2012 Happy Birthday, Kirsten!(By: Janet Beeler Shaw) #4

2012 Kirsten Learns a Lesson(By: Janet Beeler Shaw) #5

2012 Kirsten's Surprise(By: Janet Beeler Shaw) #6

2012 Changes for Kirsten(By: Janet Beeler Shaw) #7

2012 Kirsten Saves the Day(By: Janet Beeler Shaw) #8

Questions readers ask

What is the correct American Girl: Kirsten reading order?

The American Girl: Kirsten reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many American Girl: Kirsten books are there?

This catalog currently lists 8 American Girl: Kirsten books published across 1994-2012.

Who writes the American Girl: Kirsten books?

American Girl: Kirsten is listed as a book series by Kathleen Ernst.

Should I read American Girl: Kirsten in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read American Girl: Kirsten. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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