UPDATE 5/14/2012 - American Girl posted on their Facebook page today that the new historical character for 2012 will be named Caroline Abbott along with the image below:
And here is the cover of her craft book:
Obviously no photo of her but the flower basket is interesting.
UPDATED: We have a possible new clue… It has been rumored for a while that the new American Girl historical character will be named Caroline, but we have no official confirmation of that yet. According to the website, Goodreads, her name is Caroline. Again, we don’t know if they are just using a code name still, or what, but it is good to see some new clues.
Updated!! It’s official. There will be a new American Girl Historical character added in 2012. Like previous historical releases, the new doll looks like she will be debuting around September 1, 2012.
We now have the book titles for the American Girl Historical books by Kathleen Ernst.
- Meet Caroline! Book 1
- Caroline’s Secret Message – Book 2
- A Surprise for Caroline – Book 3
- Caroline Takes a Chance – Book 4
- Caroline’s Battle – Book 5
- Changes for Caroline – Book 6
Love those Doll Diaries sleuths – like Jenny – who find the coolest clues to American Girl scoop going!! Thank you.
According to the Transatlantic Literary Agency website, Kathleen Ernst has a set of 6 books in the works for American Girl to be released in 2012. How interesting!! And they are supposed to be historical – even more interesting!
Kathleen Ernst has authored many of the American Girl mysteries and has written other history-based stories for young adults. Some of her titles include:
- The Runaway Friend: A Kirsten Mystery (American Girl Mysteries)
- Danger At The Zoo: A Kit Mystery (American Girl Mysteries)
- Clues in the Shadows: A Molly Mystery (American Girl Mysteries)
Now, we just have to patiently wait for more clues as to who the new girl will be!
Sorry, my head’s not completley clear yet. Yes, you are right that F&E were archived a few months before C&MG came out.
Alicia – I like your guess, but the picture looks like long/ medium length hair.
I hope she DOESN’T have blue or brown eyes. I would like a new color, or light blue. 
does anyone know how to cancel an order for ag i was supposed to order 1 but i orederd 2 kits how do i cancel it
You need to call customer service
Lena – I’m sorry you had a bad week it’s been that kind of week for me to :/
thanks char i love doll diaries it inspired me to make a blog so i really want one i can wait to start saving for caroline
Anyone want to guess as to what state and year she’s from? I’m going to say Maryland and 1814.
I found this blog of the author (Kathleen Ernst) of the Caroline Abbott books! Check it out!
http://sitesandstories.wordpress.com/tag/caroline-abbott/
I MY KIT JUST CAME !
THANKS CHAR!!
I found this blog of the author (Kathleen Ernst) of the Caroline Abbott books! Check it out!
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I wish she mentioned the mysterious illustrator!
I think she minght be a Titanic doll because of the waves around her name. But that is just a guess… I would like a Titanic doll though, but I still want a 50′s doll AG!
I’m giving up trying to argue that its not Titanic.
My McKenna just came! OMG I thought I wouldn’t like her because she didn’t appeal to me in AG’s photos (not like those are the greatest though) but my dad bought her for me because he’s a gymnast and she came and she’s beyond adorable! Sorry, I just had to squee about her.
Ahhh I just saw this! I haven’t been on here in a while.
I think for sure she will be early 1800s, around the War of 1812. everything points to it. It looks like she is wearing a flow y empire waist dress. And since one of her books is titled ” Caroline’s Battle”… Although that could mean other times too. that’s my bet.
I am planning on purchasing her the second she is available!
Lena, I was considering getting McKenna a few months ago, but she did not appeal to me in photos. Do you recommend her? I have heard her hair is a bit thin….
My McK’s hair is thick enought for me, definatly thicker than my Rebecca’s. I’d recomend her.
Lena – I knew you would like her. I think she is just so much cuter in person. And even cuter once you get her home with your other dolls.
Lena- I’m sorry you had a bad week bbut I’m very excited for you that you got Mckenna!
aglover- I hope you like Kit!
I agree, it’s War Of 1812. No questons asked.
It hard to think a thousand years from now girls my age will be reading in there history books about the time period I ( or we) lived in. Did that make any sense?
its so great to have kit me and my friend are gonna celebrate kits birthday thanks sarah. I hope caroline is pretty
Wonder what she looks like
Feeling bad. I don’t know if it’s a post-AP test sickness or just allergies, or both. At least I don’t have laryngitis, so I can still sing and sound good, but I’m pretty stuffed up. I think I’ll soothe my malady with Imogen Heap
On the bright side, my “older sister” brought me a poodle skirt for my dolls. It looks so cute on Mckenna!
Erica- It made sense. And isn’t it odd? It’s weird because our kids will be reading about Ipod’s and Ipad’s and such. I can’t imagine what our lives will be like in 10 years! Or the technology we’ll have!
Good luck on your AP test though! And you have to send Char a picture! I bet she looks adorable!
Pretty Irish AG- I’m sorry you don’t feel good!
Thanks Sarah, I’m not 100% just yet, but I’m ok. I can still sing though. I promise I’ll send a picture. I think all now post AP students get this malady.
where can i send photos in
You can email them to me at share@dolldiaries.com
thanks char. i am gonna send in a email to AG see if i can find more on caroline. i will let you know asap
ag says the might retire a doll