Samantha's Surprise (American Girl) [Paperback]

Maxine Rose Schur (Author), Nancy Niles (Illustrator), Robert Grace (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1988 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: American Girl

Samantha has high hopes for the best Christmas ever. Things start to go wrong when her Uncle Gard announces he is bringing the beautiful Cornelia home for the holidays. The household goes into a dither, and in all the confusion,

no one pays much attention to Samantha and her private wish for the beautiful doll in the window at Schofield's Toy Store. Samantha blames Cornelia for ruining the holidays. But when Christmas morning finally comes, Samantha has more than one surprise waiting for her.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Pleasant Company Publications (March 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937295221
• ISBN-13: 978-0937295229
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #622,154 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, May 19, 2003

By 

Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samantha's Surprise (American Girl) (Paperback)

This is another in the American Girls series about Samantha Parkington, a nine-year-old orphan girl living with her grandmother in the America of 1904. In this book, Samantha is all excited, preparing for the coming Christmas. But, when the family finds out that Samantha's Uncle Gard is bringing his girlfriend Cornelia to visit (a serious matter back then), the whole household is turned upside down, along with Samantha's plans. Samantha begins to resent Cornelia, but before Christmas Day arrives, she might just learn a lesson.

The final chapter of this book is a highly informative look at Christmas in 1904 America. Also, I must say that I did enjoy the wonderful illustrations provided by Nancy Niles and R. Grace.

This is another very good American Girls book. Unlike the other Samantha books that my daughter and I have read, this one does not set out to show any of the less savory details of life in 1904 America, but it is nonetheless and enjoyable book with a nice lesson. My daughter and I both enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I think this is a great book., July 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Samantha's Surprise: A Christmas Story (American Girl) (Hardcover)

Not the best of all the Samantha books, but really great. Samantha is so excited about Christmas and preparing for the holidays. Her plans are foiled when her Uncle Gard announces he is bringing his girlfriend Cornelia home for Christmas. Samantha wants to be nothing but hostile towards her, but as she gets to know her she likes her more and more. A great story about family, people, and the Christmas spirit.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Samanthas Surprise Rocks Out Loud, February 10, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Samantha's Surprise (American Girl) (Paperback)

I thought this book would be great for girls especially if you like the holidays. Samantha lives with her wealthy grandmother. It is also a great book if you love happy endings and sad beginnings.