Kit


 * [[image:http://www.americangirl.com/play/historical-character/kit/images/MeetPopUp.png]] || * Who she is: a bright light in the dark days of the Great Depression
 * Where she lives: Cincinnati, Ohio
 * In her day: Many families couldn't afford to buy food or pay rent
 * Nickname: Kit! Her real name is Margaret Mildred
 * Likes: the Cincinnati Reds baseball team
 * Best friend: schoolmate Ruthie Smithens, who loves princess stories and movie stars
 * Hero: Amelia Earhart, a famous and daring pilot
 * Memorable moment: finding a homeless old dog and giving her a new life
 * Fun fact: The Kittredges start raising chickens and Kit sells the eggs door-to-door
 * Favorite book: Robin Hood and His Adventures
 * Dislikes: her household chores, which never seem to end
 * What she'd rather be doing: writing and reporting for her own newspaper
 * What changes her life: Her family takes in boarders to earn money because Dad lost his job
 * What she discovers: Family and friendship are worth more than anything you could ever own
 * Have you ever faced tough times and found a way to stay hopeful? ||

Cincinnati, Ohio 1934 Even though the Great Depression was filled with hard times for families, Kit helps hers by being resourceful. With her best friend, Ruthie, by her side, Kit figures out clever ways to make do with what she has. She also learns to treasure what money can’t buy—friends and family. Click on a link below to find activities just for you! [|http://www.americangirl.com/play/historical-character/kit/#page=home] [] []

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Unit of Study for Grade 3