Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

GUnited States rating20081h 40mFamily, Comedy, Drama
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Set during the Great Depression, a young girl named Kit tries to help her family keep their home while pursuing her dream of becoming a reporter. When a local theft occurs, Kit and her friends work together to uncover the truth and clear a man's name. It is a historical story about community and standing up for what is right.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and a steady narrative pace typical of period dramas. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe mention of robberies and the theft of a lockbox.
  • Approx.SomeThe tension surrounding the investigation of the theft.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did Kit decide to help her new friend even when others didn't believe in him?
  2. 2How did Kit's determination to be a reporter help her solve the mystery?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the different neighbors helped each other during a hard time?

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