American Girl: Kit Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of American Girl: Kit books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Meet Kit (By: Valerie Tripp)
Buy on Amazon2000
Kit's Surprise (By: Valerie Tripp)
Buy on Amazon2000
Kit Learns a Lesson (By: Valerie Tripp)
Buy on Amazon2000
Happy Birthday, Kit (By: Valerie Tripp)
Buy on Amazon2001
Changes for Kit (By: Valerie Tripp)
Buy on Amazon2001
Kit Saves the Day (By: Valerie Tripp)
Buy on Amazon2001
Danger at the Zoo
Buy on Amazon2005
Midnight in Lonesome Hollow
Buy on Amazon2007
Really Truly Ruthie (By: Valerie Tripp)
Buy on Amazon2007
A Thief in the Theater (By: Sarah Masters Buckey)
Buy on Amazon2008
Intruders at Rivermead Manor (By: Kathryn Reiss)
Buy on Amazon2014
Full Speed Ahead (By: Valerie Tripp)
Buy on Amazon2014
The Jazzman's Trumpet (By: Elizabeth Cody Kimmel)
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the American Girl: Kit series is publication order: 1. Meet Kit (By: Valerie Tripp) (2000), 2. Kit's Surprise (By: Valerie Tripp) (2000), 3. Kit Learns a Lesson (By: Valerie Tripp) (2000), 4. Happy Birthday, Kit (By: Valerie Tripp) (2001), 5. Changes for Kit (By: Valerie Tripp) (2001), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The American Girl: Kit series by Kathleen Ernst contains 13 books. The series began in 2000 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The American Girl: Kit series is written by Kathleen Ernst. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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