Samantha's Surprise: A Christmas Story (American Girls Collection) (Paperback)

by Maxine Rose Schur (Author), Rose Schur (Author), Dan Andreasen (Illustrator) "Wait, Samantha! I want to give you this..." (more)
Key Phrases: gingerbread house, Uncle Gard, Merry Christmas, Miss Cornelia (more...)

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Product Description
Uncle Gard's friend Cornelia is ruining Samantha's Christmas. But when Christmas morning finally comes, Samantha has more than one surprise waiting for her.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 67 pages
• Publisher: American Girl (June 10, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937295221
• ISBN-13: 978-0937295229
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #411,238 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 (Marseilles, Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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 Girls Collection) (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

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.