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Kit’s Hero by Colleen O.

May 25, 2018 by GirlAGain

Having a father can be the best experience ever.  Just ask nine-year-old Kit Kittredge. To her, her dad is the best person in the whole wide world.  He smothers her with love, he gave her her beloved nickname, and he always does his best to support Kit’s dreams of becoming a reporter.

Jack Kittredge runs a car dealership during the midst of the Great Depression.  With it, he’s always been able to support his family in style. But as the Depression worsens every day, not many people are able to afford the luxury that is now a car.  Finally, after fighting the inevitable for who knows how long, Jack has no choice but to close down his business, leaving him and his family with no source of income.

The loss of her father’s job is only the first of many changes in Kit’s life.  In order to keep themselves afloat, Kit’s mother turns their big, luxurious home into a boarding house, where strangers rent rooms and live there indefinitely.

Kit and Ruthie in treehouse
Kit and Ruthie in Kit’s tree house, built by her dad.

To make room, Kit make move to the attic, as well as do chores and help serve meals to keep the borders happy. She is irritated by all this, and wishes for things to return to normal.

But her world comes to a screeching halt when she sees her dad, her hero, collecting food at a soup kitchen like a beggar, and she finally realizes how dire her family’s situation is.  Kit is desperate to keep her father at home with her, instead of leaving to look for a job far away and never returning, as her friend Stirling’s father had. Then she comes up with a great plan.

She creates WANTED ads in her own newspaper, ads that will help get in more borders, more money, and help Dad realize how much more he could help at home, even if he may not yet have a job.  With her writing and Stirling’s illustrations, the plan is a success, and Kit learns to be grateful for her mother’s plan, for the borders…and especially for her dad’s presence at home.

Wishing all American Dads a Happy Father’s Day!

Kit Kittredge Collection at Girl AGain

Here is a sample of what we have in the store.  Call 914-358-1460 if you are interested – we do ship.

Kit with bed (opens to sleep two) with original bedding and rug, night stand, telephone, lamp, night gown with slippers and hair band.
Kit’s night table, lamp and telephone
Kit's sailor pajamas with slippers, Girl size one piece
Kit’s sailor pajamas with slippers, Girl size one piece
Kit's hobo outfit
Kit’s hobo outfit (boots included)
Kit's nightgown, slippers and headband
Kit’s nightgown, slippers and headband

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By Colleen O.

Colleen

 

 

Filed Under: Doll stories, Historic collection, Merchandise Tagged With: American Girl Collection, Kit, Kit Kittredge

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4 Martine Avenue, Store 2B
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 358-1460

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American Girl Store Girl AGain opened in February 2014 to rave reviews from American Girl doll fans, their moms and especially their grandmas. You’ll find authentic gently used AG dolls, clothing, furniture, accessories and books that have been cleaned and prepared for sale at good prices in an easy-access store.

We also host in-store events such as American Girl book author readings, tea parties, and craft activities. Our most popular event is Girl AGain Doll Hair Do’s & Don’ts Workshop. Check here often to see what is scheduled.

You’ll find a selection of dolls: the original dolls from the historical periods as well as My American Girl, Bitty Baby and Bitty Twins. We have new and used outfits for all AG dolls, as well as their furniture and accessories. Our merchandise changes daily.

You’ll also find a great selection of new and used American Girl books. You don’t have to be a doll lover to enjoy the advice books like The Care and Keeping of You, and A Smart Girl’s Guide to Money.

Girl AGain is not affiliated with American Girl(r) company.

Yes She Can!

Did you know that 80% of adults with autism are unemployed? We created our boutique specifically to help develop transferable job skills for young women with autism. Our trainees at Girl AGain sort, clean and prepare the merchandise, price it, and display it in our shop. Our trainees learn about marketing, merchandising, retailing, customer service, and inventory acquisition in addition to appropriate workplace behavior, research, collaboration and decision-making. We have staff who manage our accounting (Quick Books) and our website (WordPress).

Our customers learn about the abilities of people with autism. And hopefully, our youngest shoppers learn about acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities.

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