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Meet Samantha: An American Girl (American Girls Collection, Book 1)

by Adler, Susan S. | HC | VeryGood
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Condition
Very Good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
0937295809
Book Title
Meet Samantha
Book Series
The American Girls Collection: Samantha Stories
Item Length
8.7 in
Publisher
American Girl Publishing, Incorporated
Publication Year
1986
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Andreasen, Dan, Graef, Renee, Yes
Item Height
0.4 in
Author
Susan S. Adler
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Topic
Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, Business, Careers, Occupations, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Girls & Women
Item Width
6.5 in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Number of Pages
61 Pages

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Samantha Parkington is a bright Victorian beauty being raised by her wealthy grandmother in 1904. Samantha's stories describe her life during this important period of change. Her own world is filled with frills and finery, parties and play. But Samantha sees that times are not good for everybody. That's why she tries to make a difference in the life of her friend Nellie, a servant girl whose world is nothing like Samantha's!Samantha befriends a servant girl named Nellie who moves in next door. The girls become fast friends, though their lives are different.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
American Girl Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0937295809
ISBN-13
9780937295809
eBay Product ID (ePID)
312908

Product Key Features

Book Title
Meet Samantha
Author
Susan S. Adler
Illustrator
Andreasen, Dan, Graef, Renee, Yes
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, Business, Careers, Occupations, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Girls & Women
Publication Year
1986
Book Series
The American Girls Collection: Samantha Stories
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
61 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.7 in
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Series Volume Number
BK. 1
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.A26155me 1998
Grade from
Second Grade
Volume Number
BK. 1
Grade to
Up
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
98-016815
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Dewey Edition
21

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  • Top favorable review

    The more you know!

    As a designer I loved delving into the life and times of Samantha. This book is cute, and entertaining, and learning more about her enables me to design better clothes for her!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • Meet Samantha-American Girl Book

    This is another in the American Girls Short Stories series about Samantha Parkington, a nine-year-old orphan girl living with her wealthy grandmother in the America of 1904. In this first book of the series, Samantha begins to learn about the world outside of her opulent house; she learns of the yawning inequalities that separate race, class and sex. Through it all, Samantha works on her needlepoint sampler that bears the simple motto "Actions speak louder than words," and Samantha puts that motto to work. This is an excellent book, with a wonderful story, excellent illustrations, and a great lesson. After each reading session, my daughter and I would have discussions about racism, child labor, and a host of other topics. I do think that this is an excellent introduction for children into ...

  • Perfect Book

    Granddaughter lived the book. She thought it could not be found. Out was brand new and unread.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: nuts_bolts_and_fine_things

  • Beautiful Book!!!

    Great condition for vintage children’s book!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: audubonbookstore

  • Ordered it for my granddaughter Samantha

    great condition

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale