Kit Kittredge


 * "Kit" redirects here. For the doll, see Kit Kittredge (doll).

Kit Kittredge was the seventh Historical Character of the American Girl Dolls, representing the Great Depression era. Kit was released in 2000.

Personality and Facts
Kit was named after her mother and an aunt on her father's side, most likely Aunt Millie; however, she prefers to go by a nickname given to her by her family. Kit refers to herself as not being "flouncy." She is very much a tomboy who does not like pink or ruffles, and she cares little for baking, dusting, dresses, and dance class, even though she has shown an affinity for square dancing. She enjoys baseball, and her favorite player is Ernie Lombardi, the catcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Kit likes when boys are around because she believes they are always up to something. She is interested in everything and fancies herself a reporter and factual writer. Her favorite place is the newsroom of the Cincinnati Register, where she often delivered Uncle Hendrick's letters. She has won an award for her writing in Kit's Railway Adventure, and has also had an article in the newspaper. She loves to read, and is seen reading Robin Hood, a story her older brother Charlie gave her.

Kit doesn't always like change, even though sometimes she wishes for them to happen. She also dislikes feeling dependent on charity from others, or being a "moocher" as she has called it, which spurs her fascination with the spunky, independent pilot Amelia Earhart. She has strong pride, but eventually she learns to swallow it, and tackle her problems with thrift and cleverness. She loves country life and the great outdoors. Kit is embarrassed easily, especially when the hardships of her life are revealed to others.

Kit loves adventures. She often feels "stuck" with endless chores since her home became a boarding house, and she doesn't enjoy them.

Kit is funny and charming, often winning the love and support of others. She doesn't like to see people suffer, and usually wants to bring attention to causes she believes in. Kit is practical and describes herself as "spunky" and "straightforward." She often doesn't hold her tongue and ends up saying mean things without intending to, especially to Stirling.

Kit loves her father and feels he's the best man in the world, with or without a job.

American Girl characterizes her as "resourceful" and "clever." She is also characterized as being "inquisitive" on her Meet video on YouTube, as well as on the catalogue page on the American Girl Publishing site.

Family and Friends

 * See Also: Minor Characters in Kit's Series

Family

 * Margaret Kittredge: Kit's mother
 * Jack Kittredge: Kit's father.
 * Charles Kittredge: Kit’s older brother.
 * Uncle Hendrick: Mother’s wealthy, disapproving uncle.

Friends and Other Minor Characters

 * Stirling Howard: Kit’s close friend and boarder.
 * Ruthie Smithens: Kit’s best friend.
 * Louise Howard: Stirling’s mother and boarder.
 * Roger: A classmate in Kit’s class.
 * Aunt Millie: An older lady from Kentucky who cared for Kit's father as a child
 * Will Shepherd: A young hobo from Texas.

Books
See: List of Kit's Books

Other Media

 * Kit Kittredge: An American Girl: movie
 * Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
 * Kit's Mystery Challenge: Nintendo DS game
 * A Treehouse of My Own: PC Computer Game

Doll
Main Article: Kit Kittredge (doll)
 * Face Mold: Classic Mold
 * Skin: Light
 * Kit has freckles across the nose and cheeks.


 * Hair: Blond, shoulder length; side part, no bangs.
 * Eyes: Dark Blue

Meet Outfit

 * Lavender-pink sweater and cardigan set
 * Purple flower-print skirt
 * White bloomers
 * Cream canvas sandals
 * Green diamond hair barrette

Meet Accessories

 * White crocheted cloche hat with green ribbon
 * Straw clutch purse
 * Buffalo nickel
 * Compass necklace
 * Handkerchief

Collection

 * See Kit's Collection

Trivia

 * Kit was the first new Historical character released once Mattel had taken over American Girl.
 * Kit was the first character and Historical Character pictured with short hair.
 * Kit was the first character whose doll was released with freckles. (While Felicity Merriman is described as having freckles, the doll does not.)
 * Kit's address is 229 Abbot Place.