Review of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008) by David W — 03 Aug 2008

A good sappy story. good character actors with nice performances. Good messages of standing up for ones family and friends and the downtrodden set during Great Depression..

This review of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008) was written by David W on 03 Aug 2008.

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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