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Graef, Renée

Overview
Works: 272 works in 493 publications in 7 languages and 75,244 library holdings
Roles: Illustrator
Classifications: pz7.s53423, 813.54
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Most widely held works by Renée Graef
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9 editions published between and 2000 in English and held by 2,848 libraries worldwide
Nine-year-old Kirsten and her family experience many hardships as they travel from Sweden to the Minnesota frontier in 1854.
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10 editions published between and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,553 libraries worldwide
After immigrating from Sweden to join relatives in an American prairie community, Kirsten endures the ordeal of a strange school through a secret friendship with an Indian girl.
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8 editions published between and 2000 in English and held by 2,552 libraries worldwide
Kirsten and her family celebrate their first Christmas in their new home on Uncle Olav's farm in mid-nineteenth-century Minnesota.
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9 editions published between and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,547 libraries worldwide
A tough Minnesota winter brings many changes to Kirsten's frontier life, including the new responsibility of helping her brother Lars set his traps and a move into a new house for her family.
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8 editions published between and 2000 in English and held by 2,538 libraries worldwide
Ten-year-old Kirsten is proud and excited when she finds a bee tree full of honey, one of the natural treasures of her Minnesota frontier world, but she exposes herself to great danger by trying to harvest the honey by herself.
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6 editions published between and 2000 in English and held by 2,487 libraries worldwide
On a Minnesota farm in the mid 1800's, the hard working members of the Larson family find time to celebrate Kirsten's tenth birthday.
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7 editions published between and 2000 in English and held by 2,095 libraries worldwide
In the spring of 1865, Addy finds inspiration from a new friend and chooses a birthday for herself as she and her parents try to shape a new life of freedom in Philadelphia despite the racial prejudice they encounter throughout the city. Addy Walker is a proud, courageous girl growing up in 1864, during the midst of the Civil War. Addy's stories tell of her daring escape with her mother from slavery, and the challenges they face afterward as they try to reunite their family. But Addy's stories are about much more than hardship. They are full of the love and hope that help her get through the worst of times and keep her dreams alive! Addy makes a new friend who encourages her to claim a birthday and helps her deal with the prejudice that she and her family face.
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5 editions published between and 1997 in English and held by 2,073 libraries worldwide
With the end of the Civil War in 1865, Addy desperately hopes that her family will be reunited in freedom in Philadelphia, but the future may hold both happiness and heartache. Addy Walker is a proud, courageous girl growing up in 1864, during the midst of the Civil War. Addy's stories tell of her daring escape with her mother from slavery, and the challenges they face afterward as they try to reunite their family. But Addy's stories are about much more than hardship. They are full of the love and hope that help her get through the worst of times and keep her dreams alive! The long struggle to reunite Addy's family finally ends, but there is loss and heartache along with the happiness.
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3 editions published between and 1999 in English and held by 1,148 libraries worldwide
Nine-year-old Kirsten keeps her friendship with a Sioux Indian girl a secret until Kirsten's little brother becomes lost in the woods. Includes a section on Sioux Indians and a project related to the story.
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2 editions published in in English and held by 1,140 libraries worldwide
Laura Ingalls and her sisters share many adventures while growing up on the American frontier.
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1 edition published in in English and held by 1,126 libraries worldwide
Molly befriends a war refugee named Emily Bennett, who struggles to overcome shyness.
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3 editions published between and 2007 in English and held by 1,107 libraries worldwide
Three children describe how they feel when one of their parents is away.
 
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