Lisbeth is Kirsten's older cousin who loves to talk, share secrets, and gossip, especially about supernatural or scary happenings. As the oldest, she has a little more experience than the other girls do about school, the wilderness, and responsibilities. She loved to tell scary tales about Mr. Coogan, their former teacher. She is very responsible, practical, but she likes to have fun as well. She serves as an educator to Kirsten, teaching her ways about America. Her favorite part of the Declaration of Independence is "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness..."