Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008)

Executive producer Julia Roberts takes another of the American Girls from book to screen in this new adaptation. Kit (Abigail Breslin) is a young aspiring journalist growing up at the Depression Era. Dealing with poverty is just the beginning for this courageous girl. While her father (Chris O’Donnell) is in Chicago looking for work, Kit and her mother (Julia Ormond) turn their home into boarding house taking in array of people. When Kit discovers one of the boards is a con-artist (Stanley Tucci), she investigates ands save more than her family.

Kit Kittredge joins Samantha, Molly, and Felicity with a full-length feature. It’s a delightful family film that takes the opportunity to insert relatable characters into key historical periods giving children the opportunity learn and be entertained.

The supporting cast of Jane Krakowski, Joan Cusack, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Colin Mochrie add delightful touches as boarders, cons, and hobos.  Abigail Breslin is just a delight.  She's a bit younger here, but perfectly fits the precocious child needed.

Genuine with being sacchrine and with a timeless message, Kit Kittredge is solid choice for family entertainment.