Oscar nominee abigail breslin stars as kit, leading a splendid cast in the firstever american girl theatrical movie. Since its inception, american girl has published books based on the dolls, with novels and other media to tie in with their dolls. A sequel from hell tops the box office this weekend. Jun 19, 2008 considering that it is inspired by one of the dolls in the american girl product line, kit kittredge.
Aspiring reporter kit kittredge cant resist bringing home strays, whether its grace, an abandoned basset hound, or will max thieriot and countee willow smith, a pair of young hobos willing to trade work for meals. Play games, take quizzes, send ecards, read book excerpts, and find more when you play at american girl. This lapbook takes children through kits life changes during the. An american girl appears poised to incite the kind of boxoffice. I havent read the kit books in the american girls collection, but cj particularly enjoyed the ones shes read. Read stories and advice while practicing social distancing, isolation, or quarantine. The original motion picture soundtrack to the film kit kittredge.
An american girl mystery is a 2008 american comedydrama film directed by patricia rozema. An american girl 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I can say my granddaughter seems to enjoy it very much. In order to keep their home, kit and her mother must take in boarders paying house guests who turn out to be full of fascinating stories. Our kit kittredge lapbook is available free to our newsletter subscribers. I have read all of the an american girl stories but for some reason kit stood out to me. A lot of two used kit kittredge american girl books. Kit kittredge abigail breslin, a girl growing up in depressionera cincinnati, has a nose for news and a knack for picking up strays. The plot structure for all american girl movies and books is fairly structured and repetitive and kitt kittredge is no different. See more ideas about american girl, american girl parties and american girl birthday. A kit classic volume 1 american girl beforever classic tripp, valerie, kolesova, juliana, dworkin, michael on. I cannot say how much fun this toy as i am older and do not play with dolls. An american girl mystery is an american girl movie based on the character kit kittredge and her stories.
Kit kittredge is based on the american girl character and doll named kit, a clever, resourceful girl facing. Though the plot is fairly standard a feisty young girl encounters hardships but finds the sunny side of the street with the help of supportive, loving parents and friends and her own unshakable faith in mankind it aims for depth. Steadilyemployed, oscarnominated abigail breslin stars as kit kittredge, a 10yearold aspiring journalist living in 1930s cincinnati. American girl kit kittredge comes in an authentic 1930s outfit.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for. Kit is a clever, resourceful, inquisitive girl growing up in 1934, during the great depression. Kit kittredge is a character from the american girl product line of dolls, clothes, books, movies, and accessories that have been developed as a way of teaching history to young girls. Discover kit kittredge, a resourceful girl growing up during the great depression. The great depression hits home for nine year old kit kittredge when her dad loses his business and leaves to find work. An american girl, presented by picturehouse and new line cinema, opens in theatres nationwide on july 2, 2008. Unfollow american girl kit kittredge doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. So, of course, we had to make plans to see the first ag feature film, kit kittredge. An american girl is a 2008 american comedydrama film about on the american girl character kit kittredge, who lives in cincinnati, ohio during the great depression. Back cover and last couple of pages have some water damage, and some pages are dogeared. An american girl plucky, likable and determined to succeed, much like its heroine, kit kittredge. Kit kitteredge is a movie based off the book series an american girl. Three tv movies have been spun off the popular american girl book series and the dolls. Kids and parents can read american girl e books for free during the coronavirus pandemic.
Three movies have already been made about american girl dolls, er, girls. Trouble is, such noble qualities rarely make for invigorating cinema, and kit kittredge. An american girl tells the story of kit, a clever, resourceful 10yearold growing up in. Free books to read during coronavirus social distancing or. This is a list of all of kitss books that have been released. She enjoys the books and adores the madefortv movies. An american girl 1934 the american girls collection, book 1. Reviewing the book in 2008 in the midst of a housing crisis and rising gas prices, it reads more like a cautionary tale of how ingenuity and optimism can help. Kit serves as a protagonist and central character to her story arc, set during the great depression. An aspiring newspaper reporter, kit spends some time in her room, tapping out her stories on an old typewriter. The books also present moral lessons without being preachy.
This has been my all time favorite book ever since i was a little girl. Kit kittredge abigail breslin is the only child of a cincinnati couple in the 1930s. I have met valerie tripp and have a signed autograph from her. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Kit kittredge an american girl american girl, american. An american girl languishes in grated earnestness, content to promote decency while softpedaling the outside forces that challenge it. Kit kittredge was the seventh historical character of the american girl dolls, representing the great depression era. The film is the first in the american girl film series to have a theatrical release. An american girl 2008 starring abigail breslin and julia ormond on dvd and bluray. Play games, take quizzes, send ecards, read book excerpts, and find more. A kit classic volume 1 american girl beforever classic. On the american girl timeline, kit is a girl of the depression era 1934. Refreshingly earnest and surprisingly moving, kit kittredge.
This isnt the first time that one of the american girl book characters has been made into a movie. Kits books take place in the early 1930s, at a time when unemployment was at its peak. An american girl on the home front 2006 all of which were madefortelevision movies. We hope that you and your girl love your purchase from american girl. Jul 02, 2008 adorable abigail breslin brings her ray of little miss sunshine to the titular heroine, a resourceful 10yearold who saves her familys home during the great depression. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Be assured well do your very best to take care of you, but from time to time, we will not accommodate a return. An american girl mystery is a 2008 american comedydrama film directed by patricia rozema and written by ann peacock, based on the kit kittredge stories by valerie tripp. The american girl company says it has sold more than 120 million american girl books and nearly 15 million american girl dolls since 1986. I cut my hair when i was 7 years old just like kit. An american girl is a film based on the american girl character, kit kittredge, who lives in cincinnati, ohio during the great depression. Lot of 2 used kit kittredge american girl books meet.
Aspiring reporter kit kittredge cant resist bringing home strays, whether its grace, an abandoned basset hound, or will max thieriot and countee willow smith, a. I was very excited when my daughter chose this doll because my grandmother grew up during the 1930s and i would be able to get a sense of what it was like for her as a. American girl 18 inch kit kittredge doll book paperback. The first to arrive in theaters is kit those statistics mean theres nothing about the adventures of kit kittredge that is new to millions. If for any reason you dont, well try to find a way to make it right with an exchange, merchandise credit, or refund within two years of purchase. In addition to being a supporting character in really truly ruthie, a companion book which came bundled with the ruthie smithens doll, kit also.
Kit kittredge is a fictional character in the american girl series of books, written by valerie tripp. The books follow various american girls throughout both historical eras and contemporary settings. Based on the popular american girl book series, a resourceful girl whose compassion and determination help her save her familys home during the great. The film focuses on the american girl character kit kittredge abigail breslin who lives in cincinnati, ohio during the great depression. Kit kittredge, played by abigail mason, is one of the newer american girls from the time period of the great depression. Charlie kittredge basic information full name charles jackson kittredge born 1916 nicknames charlie series data first appearance meet kit family father jack kittredge mother margaret kittredge siblings kit kittredge uncles hendrick frosbythe charles kittredge is the older brother of kit kittredge. Kit is one of the historical characters from american girl. An american girl 1934 was written in 2000, the economy was expanding at a record pace, and the travails of a little girl during the great depression probably seemed quaint. Mar 16, 2011 based on the hugely popular american girl book series, oscar nominee abigail breslin stars as a resourceful young girl whose bravery, compassion and determination help her save her familys. An american girl, 10year old kitabigail breslin dreams of being a reporter, even submitting an article to the local newspaper on the chicago worlds fair but the editor. But when you consider that a kit doll, complete with book and. American girl heaven kits surprise illustrations by walter rane mother looked at the money in disbelief. Rare retired american girl ruthie smithens doll, meet outfit, and book. An american girl was released on dvd and bluray disc on october 28, 2008, the only special feature being american girl trailers.
This first book in kits stories is richly illustrated. Meet kit is in acceptable condition with moderate shelf wear, especially along spine. The original american girl stories were very christian in their faithfilled history. There are also enhanced dvdrom features including an hbo first look and deleted scenes. An american mystery centers around a young girl living in the struggles of the great depression. An american girl is family fare thats anything but basic. This lapbook is based off the recent movie kit kittredge. Abigail breslin, stanley tucci, joan cusack, julia ormond, chris odonnell, jane krakowski, wallace shawn, max. An american girl you are looking for sentimental, feel good and humorous movies about with friendship, family, family relations, family life, follow your dream, youth and parents and children themes of comedy, drama and family genre shot in usa or canada. But since her father lost his job their house has become a boarding house. Producer julia roberts brings the american girl brand to the big screen for the very first time with this inspirational tale concerning a nineyearold girl named kit kittredge academy award nominee abigail breslin growing up during the great depression. A 9year old girl, endures hardships growing up during the great depression.
The american girl series, by various authors, is a collection of novels set within toy lines fictional universe. Kit was released in 2000 and is part of the beforever collection. It is the first and currently only american girl movie that was released theatrically. Based on the popular american girl book series, abigail breslin stars as a resourceful girl whose compassion and determination help her save her familys. Though the american girls have previously appeared on the small screen in samantha. An american girl will feature classic songs from the 1930s plus one or two new recordings from current artists. Kit kittredge hopes to write a happy ending for her family during the great depression. The great depression hits home for nineyearold kit kittredge when her dad loses his business and leaves to find work. American girl kit kittredge shows her mum something lovelt that she found in her book kits surprise. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. An american girl, directed by patricia rozema and written by ann peacock, is a much better movie than you might expect.
I think that this series is a very positive interpretation of girl power. I was waiting for some kind of banal product placement, i suppose, and here is a movie that is just about perfect for its target audience, and more than that. Kit kittredge is, as her movie and dollline assert, an american girl, and so shell need to face up to her national history, embrace her responsibility, and learn a useful life lesson to boot. American girls, including older gals like me, will enjoy this one very much, breslin shines brightly. The stakes and budgets were raised for their fourth film, kit kittredge. Meet this 1930sera and find her books, clothes, furniture, and more all at the official american girl site. New listing kit kittredge american girl doll with four outfits.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The movie is based off the books, there are some differences between the two, but both are worth reading and watching. A christmas story, happy birthday, kit a springtime story, kit saves the day. Kit s core series of books was written by valerie tripp and illustrated by walter rane. Unfortunately, the world of the american girl is all white and middle class and even if they face challenges i. Its about a teenaged girl living through the depression and dreams of writing for the newspaper. An american girl 1934 the american girls collection, book 1 tripp, valerie, england, tamara, rane, walter on.
An american girl, which with studio backing went to theaters this past summer. An american girl is a throwback to the kinds of movies they dont make anymore. Opening american girl doll kit kittredge beforever ag doll with accessories hd please watch in hd. Oscar nominee abigail breslin stars as kit, leading a splendid cast in the first ever american girl theatrical movie.
An american girl is a 2008 american comedydrama film directed by patricia rozema and written by ann peacock, based on the kit kittredge stori. The way that kit kittredge solves problems is charming and clever. For more than 30 years, american girl has created powerful stories about characters from pivotal times in our countrys past. Kit kittredgepossibly my absolute favorite american girl.
569 1143 117 350 1015 1535 822 880 810 939 953 885 1166 1123 381 572 507 95 69 79 611 169 1156 708 388 1498 971 175 1535 183 340 1535 1009 37 857 643 136 66 694 767 117 493 401 1416 388 1278 1438 889 525 1028